RWC Partners: Why volatility in equity markets is so low - and why it makes us very cautious

Reasons to remain cautious

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RWC Partners' John Teahan, co-manager of the RWC Enhanced Income fund alongside Ian Lance and Nick Purves, warns the era of low volatility and record valuations across major equity markets means investors should be much more cautious than they are.

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