Sanford DeLand's Ashworth-Lord: UK investors are starting to see negative newsflow for what it is - fake news

Managing director on running a boutique in current climate

Natalie Kenway
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Despite the challenges facing smaller firms, in a climate of increasing regulation and passive products taking larger market share, Sanford DeLand Asset Management, the UK equity boutique set up by Keith Ashworth-Lord in 2010, has seen assets under management soar in recent years even amid negative sentiment towards the UK.

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