Could abolishing daily liquidity for open-ended funds really be a viable option?

Firms cite lack of client demand

Laura Dew
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A recent call by Aberdeen chief executive Martin Gilbert for regulators to scrap daily liquidity requirements for open-ended funds has reignited the debate about whether there is enough investor support for such a move, as well as the ability of platforms to accommodate the change.

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