Franklin Templeton's Morton shrinks utilities exposure on 'political football' concerns

Government imposed energy price cap

Mike Sheen
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Colin Morton, lead manager of Franklin Templeton's £504m UK Equity Income fund, has reduced the fund's exposure to utilities after taking a hit from investing in the sector, which is facing mounting political risks.

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