Fund rating suspension for the LF Woodford Equity Income fund

Following the news that the Guernsey stock exchange (TISE) has suspended the dealing in several companies held within the LF Woodford Equity Income fund, we have decided to suspend our AAA rating whilst we seek further clarity from Woodford Investment Management on the situation. Woodford IM are being open and transparent about the situation and we hope to be able to provide investors with more information shortly.