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AIC Utilities sector renamed Infrastructure Securities

The AIC will rename its Utilities sector Infrastructure Securities on 16 December. The new sector will contain investment companies with over 80% invested directly in listed infrastructure shares.

Not just for Christmas

Saving for children with investment companies.

AIC releases educational video with advisers explaining how income investment companies work

Financial planners explain the benefits of investment companies and their structure for income-seeking investors through a series of interviews complemented by easy-to-understand animations.

With Brexit and an election hanging in the balance what’s the outlook for UK property?

With current political uncertainty, persistently low interest rates and high street store closures soaring, many investors’ eyes are on property. But what are investment companies’ views on the sector and what does the future hold for this asset class?

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AJ Bell profits rocket after debut delivers great returns

AJ Bell, the stock broker and funds supermarket whose 60% share price rise has helped fund manager Mark Barnett through a challenging 2019, records 33% leap in profits.

Sliding Crystal Amber doubles up on distressed De La Rue

Activist investor doubles stake in bank note printer as its own shares come under pressure following exit of former backer Neil Woodford.

Woodford-backed fund group Mercia buys rival in bumper VCT deal

Mercia Asset Management has bought rival NVM Private Equity to add three venture capital trusts (VCTs) with £270 million in assets.