Economic secretary commits to investment trust even playing field

Minister was grilled on Edinburgh Reforms and crypto industry

clock • 3 min read

Economic secretary at HM Treasury Andrew Griffith said he would work with industry bodies and other politicians to ensure investment trusts are treated fairly with regards to retail disclosure and beyond.

In a Treasury Select Committee meeting yesterday (10 January), the first of 2023, the minister was grilled on the Edinburgh Reforms and the crypto industry. Committee member John Baron applauded the removal of the PRIIPs regime and the launch of government and regulatory consultations. However, he went on to say the current consultation from the Financial Conduct Authority remains "woolly" and raised concerns about their proposals, performance and risk analysis. He asked the minister about his goals for the reform. In response, HM Treasury deputy director, financial services strate...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Taking the rough with the smooth: How to navigate global market volatility

Taking the rough with the smooth: How to navigate global market volatility

'Like investing, smoothing isn't one-size-fits-all'

James Tothill
clock 13 June 2025 • 4 min read
Four key questions to guide informed investment decisions

Four key questions to guide informed investment decisions

Does the story make sense?

Gabriel Sacks
clock 12 June 2025 • 4 min read
Neil Woodford to charge up to £70 a month to access portfolio platform

Neil Woodford to charge up to £70 a month to access portfolio platform

W4.0 launches

Cristian Angeloni
clock 06 June 2025 • 2 min read