Square Mile downgrades Columbia Threadneedle UK Social Bond on Simon Bond's departure

Somerset GEM loses rating

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Square Mile has downgraded Columbia Threadneedle’s UK Social Bond fund rating from AA to Responsible Positive Prospect due to the impending departure of Simon Bond.

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