Calls grow for FCA to end 'deafening silence' as Woodford update 'adds insult to injury'

Wind up could push into 2023

James Baxter-Derrington
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Pressure continues to mount on the Financial Conduct Authority to provide answers to investors after a recent letter to investors from Link Fund Solutions warned investors in the former Woodford Equity Income fund may have to wait until at least 2023 to see the completion of the sale.

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