IW's podcast on absolute return funds: Performance issues, charges and FCA scrutiny

A difficult time for the sector

Anna Fedorova
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In September's podcast, Investment Week focuses on absolute return funds, many of which have disappointed investors this year and face scrutiny from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

We speak to Laith Khalaf, senior analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, about why some of these funds have failed to deliver the outcomes promised to investors and the difficulties of comparing funds within the sector. Click here to listen on iTunes.

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