FCA Study: 'Tarring all active managers with the same brush is doing a huge disservice'

TD Direct Investing's McGrade responds to criticism

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In response to the recent overt criticism of active fund managers - especially in the aftermath of the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Asset Management Market Study, I would like to urge all parties to consider the negative impact this commentary is having on UK investor confidence, writes TD Direct Investing CIO Michelle McGrade.

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