Romer-Lee: UK Equity Income sector requirements are backward-looking

The conundrum of sector classifications

Anna Fedorova
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In our podcast for July, Anna Fedorova speaks to Square Mile's Richard Romer-Lee about the growing challenge the Investment Association faces with regards to existing and new sector classifications.

The industry body is battling calls for a revamp of the UK Equity Income sector, as more funds are being kicked out for failing to comply with the rules. Meanwhile, the debate continues over how best to house the growing number of outcome-oriented funds. This podcast also includes Newton Investment Management's Robert Marshall-Lee talking about emerging markets, and Investment Week's Alice Rigby discussing the biggest news stories of the past few weeks. Click here to listen and subscribe via iTunes. 

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