Woodford braces political storm as UK financial regulators scrutinize fund suspension
The shock of Neil Woodford’s decision to block withdrawals for his flagship fund is still rippling through the rest of his portfolio — and beyond. Under political pressure, UK financial regulators are now taking a hard look while investors continue to flee.
In a response letter to an MP, the Financial Conduct Authority revealed that it’s opened an investigation into the suspension following months of engagement with Link Fund Solutions, which technically delegated Woodford’s firm to manage its funds.
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