Stockwatch: Don't tell, hope no-one asks
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
The British legal system, respected and emulated around the world, is an adversarial one where the defence and the prosecution face off in a battle of words. I am starting to think that the battle for investors' money is also adversarial with the companies putting out statements that should be interrogated and challenged. When these statements aren't challenged, investors can become the collateral damage.