Thoughts on the next big AM merger?

Given the big Eaton Vance news a month or so back and then yesterday's break of Waddell & Reed being sold to Macquarie, I was just curious what your thoughts are on who might be involved in the next big M&A move in our space? I know WF was floating the idea of selling WFAM. Obviously consolidation is a big topic and I'm curious as to who may be shopping around/what assets do you think people could look to buy?

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