Lauren Mason: Rebuilding trust after the Woodford storm

While Woodford served as a glowing example of the merits of active management for years, this has turned on its head. In much the same way he instilled trust in the often-misunderstood fund management industry, he has - according to many investment professionals - villainised the sector in one fell swoop. From "rock star" to "deranged gambler" and "bond villain" (all real quotes from the press), there is no doubt the Woodford saga has damaged any positive mainstream perception of asset management. This piece was written one day after the airing of the BBC Panorama documentary Can We T...