AIC lobbying against ‘frustrating’ platform buying restrictions
The Association of Investment Companies says it will challenge brokers to explain why they are stopping online trading in investment firms deemed not to be ‘fair value’ or ‘complex’.
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James Carthew: I’ve bought two more renewables, now looking at UK equity income
Patience may be needed to profit from weighed-down investment company shares, but the buying opportunities are certainly there.
Balanced Commercial Property Trust launches strategic review
The board of Balanced Commercial Property Trust (BCPT) has launched a strategic review into the future of the company, with all options – including a ...
Marble Point Loan Financing reports its best year in more than a decade
Marble Point Loan Financing (MPLF) has released its annual results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2023. Over the 12 month period MPLF’s ordinary...
Balanced Commercial Property hoists ‘for sale’ sign and launches strategic review
The £1bn Balanced Commercial Property Trust postpones a continuation vote and says it will consider all options to improve returns and eradicate a 28% share price discount.
QuotedData’s morning briefing 15 April 2024 – HGT, SEED, CLI, GPE
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 15 April 2024: Hg Capital Trust (HGT) has announced a £21.3m investment into Focus Group, alongside other clients of ...
Downing Renewables lifts dividend target by 7.8%
The 8%-yielder diversifies its revenues from volatile power prices with non-generating assets and flags the strength of its hydropower assets.
Fidelity Asian stands by China small-caps that knocked returns
An overweight to China and Hong Kong held back Fidelity Asian Values in its latest half-year, but fund manager Nitin Bajaj insists that's where the most attractive smaller companies are.
QuotedData’s weekly news show 12th April 2024
Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live or on YouTube. In this week’s show, James Carthew covered the week’s t...
QD view – Navigating a sticky situation
On the economic front, this week’s big news was US inflation figures coming in ahead of expectations. This knocked both equity and bond markets, and c...
Bullish Mercantile lifts gearing to 10-year high
Mid-cap trust is 15% geared ahead of an economic recovery that its JP Morgan managers believe will trigger a rally in depressed UK shares.
Gulf Investment Fund continues to meet its minimum size condition after tender
Gulf Investment Fund (GIF) has announced the results of its tender offer, which closed on 11 April 2024. 1,157,160 shares were tendered, equal to 2.89...
