Update on the suspension of the LF Woodford Equity Income fund

Following the announcement that Link Fund Solutions has maintained its suspension of trading for at least another 28 days in the LF Woodford Equity Income fund, we are reaffirming that our rating on the fund remains suspended.

We placed a suspension notice on the fund's rating in April and it will remain in place while we seek reassurances from Woodford Investment Management over a number of questions we have raised in the interim. When we have a clear view of the future shape of the portfolio and can judge whether this is in line with the best interests of investors and the fund's stated objective, we will reassess the strategy.

We will continue to update our website as we gain more clarity and remain in close contact with our clients.