Hermes chief economist: Brexit uncertainty could erode UK's 'safe-haven status'

Stance remains Brexit should be avoided

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Neil Williams, group chief economist at Hermes Investment Management, discusses the impact of a possible Brexit on the UK economy, and what can be learnt from Greenland's soft exit from the currency bloc.

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