Compass: The AIC’s monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, it’s all about elections. Ian Cowie crosses the pond, biotech managers talk US politics and we examine how UK trusts fared under different governments.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
New year, new beginnings: what could bring the UK back in favour?
Alex Wright, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Special Values, on what could bring the UK back in favour.
New year, new beginnings: could you reflect on your performance in 2023?
Fund managers from Witan Investment Trust, Fidelity Special Values and BlackRock Frontiers reflect on their performance this year.
Investment company 2023 review
Mergers, buybacks, liquidations and manager changes dominate corporate activity.
New year, new beginnings: what is your biggest cause for concern in 2024?
Annabel Brodie-Smith discusses concerns for 2024 with James Hart, Alex Wright and Emily Fletcher.
Change in capital requirements for brokers could bring down cost of trading investment companies
The AIC warmly welcomes the Prudential Regulatory Authority’s (PRA’s) policy statement on the amount of capital brokers have to hold to make markets in investment company shares.
New year, new beginnings: what is your biggest cause for optimism in 2024?
A panel of experts discuss their biggest causes for optimism in the coming year.
New year, new beginnings: what did you enjoy most about managing your trust this year?
James Hart, Alex Wright and Emily Fletcher, Co-Manager of BlackRock Frontiers reveal their favourite parts of managing their trusts this year.
In praise of renewable energy funds
David Prosser looks at investment opportunities in renewable energy.
New year, new beginnings: Investment company review of 2023 and outlook for 2024
Featuring comments from James Hart, Investment Director of Witan Investment Trust, Alex Wright, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Special Values, Emily Fletcher, Co-Manager of BlackRock Frontiers.
Putting on the pounds
Ian Cowie celebrates some healthy returns this year
Follow the emerging stars
Cherry Reynard seeks growth in emerging markets.
Hardman Talks | Widening discounts in investment companies
Keith Hiscock and Riccardo Bindi are joined by Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the Association of Investment Companies, to talk about discounts to net asset value in the sector.
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QD view – Vietnam, big on ambition
QuotedData’s weekly news show 26th April 2024
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
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