Investors 'underwhelmed' by Barnett replacement on Edinburgh investment trust

Mixed industry reaction to new appointment

Lauren Mason
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The decision made by the Edinburgh investment trust board to oust manager Mark Barnett following a period of prolonged underperformance came as "little surprise" and is a "welcome move", according to several investment trust professionals.

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