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Newton’s David Cumming: ‘Lunch used to involve drinking port and toasting the Queen’

After more than 40 years in the business, the head of UK equities at Newton IM has no plans to retire as he reflects on the radical shifts he has seen

The City 'was more cavalier and slightly more fun,' David Cumming admits, but opportunities still abound for savvy investors
The City 'was more cavalier and slightly more fun,' David Cumming admits, but opportunities still abound for savvy investors Photo: Danilo Agutoli for FN

“I still enjoy doing this and I’m good at it, so why stop now?” says David Cumming when asked if he has any thoughts of retiring.

“There are no plans to stop and my numbers are okay at the moment.”

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