Neil Woodford was among those awarded honours by Prince William at Buckingham Palace yesterday, days after he announced his departure from Invesco Perpetual.
The fund manager (pictured), who is leaving the group after 25 years to set up his own business, was awarded a CBE for his services to the economy. The award, which makes Woodford a Commander of the British Empire, was first announced in June as part of the Queen's birthday honours list. "Neil's friends, colleagues and the whole of the Invesco Perpetual team are proud of Neil and his CBE award for services to the economy," the fund group said in a statement. Earlier this week the group stunned investors after revealing Woodford would be leaving next April, and handing over his mult...
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