IA's Cummings: We must secure final Brexit agreement or 'risk weakening our competitiveness'

EU27 signs off Brexit deal

Mike Sheen
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Chief executive of the Investment Association (IA) Chris Cummings has welcomed the EU27's decision to endorse the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, but has warned more must be done to ensure the UK continues to have a voice in the formation of the laws and regulations that govern the asset management industry.

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