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Comment: UK illiquid-fund rules set the tone for a debate that will continue to rage

By Jack Schickler ( October 1, 2019, 12:16 GMT | Comment) -- UK funds investing in assets like commercial property or unlisted stocks will have to warn investors of illiquidity and halt trades if a crisis strikes, financial watchdogs have said. The new rules do little to address failures of the Woodford equity fund, but offer a few hints as to how UK and global regulators might deal with an issue that is now firmly on their radar.New rules from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority on illiquid funds are not the final word on how regulators will treat emerging financial-stability risks — but they do offer a few clues about the future direction of national and global regulation....

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