Regulatory questions to be asked as Woodford investors' capital value could 'plummet'

Threat of legal action looms over Woodford IM

Mike Sheen
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) may need to review existing rules governing fund management, amid warnings that "investors will see the value of their investment plummet" as a result of the Woodford Equity Income fund's suspension of dealing, legal experts have said.

Investment Week reported recently that Woodford Investment Management could face legal action from investors as a result of its decision to suspend dealing while trading of the fund's assets continues. Hedge funds up short positions against Woodford Patient Capital Partner at law firm Howard Kennedy James Kaufmann explained this decision means "investors could see the value of their investment plummet but not be able to withdraw while the suspension remains in place", opening up the possibility of legal questions about the gating.  He added: "This can lead investors to challenge th...

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