AIC: Keep private investors away from LTAF to prevent Woodford 2.0

77% of Woodford investors have less faith in industry

James Baxter-Derrington
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Non-professional investors should not be able to access Long-Term Asset Funds (LTAF) in order to prevent another Woodford debacle, the Association of Investment Companies has warned.

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