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Video: Neil Woodford says ‘sorry’ for suspending flagship fund

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Video: Neil Woodford says ‘sorry’ for suspending flagship fund
Photo: Photography: Tom Pilston

UK fund manager Neil Woodford has told investors he is “extremely sorry” about his decision to suspend trading in his near-£4bn flagship fund, following a wave of redemption requests.

In a video posted on social media site YouTube on June 4, the 59-year-old addressed investors to explain the move and offer guidance on when the fund might reopen.

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