'Just wrong': Woodford demise sparks difficult questions for regulators

Experts warn of lengthy delays in investors recouping losses

Mike Sheen
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The closure of the Woodford Equity Income fund (WEIF) could leave investors waiting for their money for "years", with the affair likely to have ramifications for the authorised corporate director (ACD) market and regulators' future approach to fund liquidity standards, according to industry commentators.

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