Rathbones' Coombs calls for innovation as suspended property funds prepare for 'significant' write-downs

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Mike Sheen
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Innovation is needed within the UK property fund market to offer greater flexibility, diversification and protection for investors, according to head of multi-asset investments at Rathbones David Coombs, who is expecting substantial write-downs in the values of open-ended UK property vehicles when they eventually end their ongoing suspensions.

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