S&W's Frikkee: China fallout should curb rate hikes

Manager urges Fed to wait

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Smith & Williamson's Tineke Frikkee is protecting her UK Equity Income fund from the downside risk of rising interest rates, as she questions whether the time for a hike has come, in the wake of August's volatility.

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