Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (EWIT) has convened a shareholder meeting for 20 January to address a renewed challenge from New York hedge fund Saba Capital Management. The trust, managed by Baillie Gifford, is strongly urging investors to reject Saba's proposal to oust the current board and i
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A proposed merger between two Edinburgh-based investment trusts managed by Baillie Gifford has been blocked by US activist investor Saba Capital, escalating a battle for control over the funds. Saba, led by hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein, holds a 29% stake in Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust and a

