'The most logical move': Alliance Witan shareholders poised to benefit from better liquidity and lower costs

FTSE 100 inclusion a double-edged sword

Valeria Martinez
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The merger of the Alliance Trust with Witan has been widely regarded as a logical outcome given their shared multi-manager approach, but analysts have warned shareholders of the combined entity may have to stomach higher levels of volatility.

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