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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Experts explain why investment companies continue to be successful.

24 May 2022

Winners of the AIC Shareholder Communication Awards 2022 announced

The awards recognise exceptional shareholder communication by AIC member investment companies and their managers.

20 May 2022

Inflation, what inflation?

Investment company managers on prospects for Japan.

10 May 2022

Where next for investors in open-ended property funds?

Property investment companies are the better option.

3 May 2022

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Low inflation Vietnam a good alternative to China

Investors hoping to get out of China and into a low-inflation market need only look next door to neighbouring Vietnam where inflation has remained below analyst forecasts at around 3%, says Andy Ho, manager of the VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity.

Custodian Reit pounces on high street retail as rents rise for first time in four years

The £441m diversified property trust has spotted rents rising on prime high street retail sites and snapped up two properties in central Winchester for £3.65m.

James Carthew: Read up on Literacy Capital ready for the right moment

A couple of private equity 'outliers' are defying the gloom as discounts widen across the sector. Literacy Capital may be less than a year old but its progress may justify its persistent and chunky share price premium.

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Latest videos

China Growth Trust: Missing a paradigm shift

In this recent webinar, investment manager Sophie Earnshaw shares her latest thoughts on investing in China. Capital at risk.

19 May 2022

NB Private Equity Partners – Full year 2021 performance highlights

Peter von Lehe and Paul Daggett give an update on NB Private Equity Partners' full year results, portfolio activity and outlook.

16 May 2022

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Investment Trust: Manager Update

Praveen Kumar, investment manager of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC gives an update on the performance of Shin Nippon over the past year and shares the team’s views on the long-term outlook for Japanese smaller companies. Capital at risk.

16 May 2022

Witan Investment Trust: In conversation with Andy Headley, Veritas Asset Management

James Hart, Witan’s Investment Director speaks to Andy Headley, managing partner and head of global equities for Veritas Asset Management. In this video, James and Andy discuss what qualities Veritas looks for and the price they are prepared to pay for the companies in which they invest.

28 April 2022