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Aquila European Renewables demands to know if fund manager withheld vital information on its valuation

Robert Naylor, activist chair of Aquila European Renewables (AERI) looks to be preparing to dismiss Aquila Capital for possible breach of contract after suggesting the fund manager may have “withheld information material to the company’s valuation”. In an update to the row that broke out in May when Aquila Capital pulled out of a proposed […]
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Renewables Infrastructure Group sells Beatrice wind farm for £155m

The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has sold its 17.5% stake in the Beatrice offshore wind farm to Equitix funds for £155m at a 4% discount to net asset value and says it will use the money to reduce the £240m drawn on its credit facility. The £1.7bn investment company, whose shares stand 29% below NAV, […]
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Glenstone makes £56m ‘hostile takeover' bid for Alternative Income Reit

The trust's largest shareholder cited ‘growing concern over potential portfolio issues' after its previous offer was rejected in November last year.
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Why Saba’s real estate raid may come unstuck

Saba has set its sights on a new target – rental property landlord Grainger (GRI). It echoes its campaign at fellow London-listed REIT Workspace Group (WKP), where it has requisitioned to replace the board with its own nominees and push ahead with a managed wind down. Both companies have attracted the attentions of the US […]
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Glenstone launches hostile bid for Alternative Income REIT

The wave of consolidation sweeping the REIT (real estate investment trust) sector continues apace. Three weeks after issuing a public approach, Glenstone REIT has made a £56.3 million all-cash offer for Alternative Income REIT (LON:AIRE).
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A decade after the referendum: how has Brexit impacted UK investment trusts?

“The main reason for optimism is that the valuation starting point is just so low”.

Investment trusts: the treatments and takeovers behind the biotech boom

From cancer to depression, new medicines will transform health outcomes.

Oil and gas: investment trusts comment on opportunities and risks

“…one of the most compelling medium-term setups for the energy sector seen in over a decade”

Average investment trust discount hits single digits

Narrowest discount since 2022.

Why emerging markets trusts are beating the world this year

Managers explain what’s behind their strong performance and the possible risks.
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Investment trusts can keep the faith

David Prosser argues in favour of a long-term approach.

Time to take stock of UK smaller companies?

David Prosser on the case for a rebound in UK small-cap trusts.

Asia’s Untapped Growth: Rethinking Diversification Beyond the Headlines | Future Trends in Investment Trusts, June 2026

Why write off Asian equities now Gabriel Sacks, Lead Manager, Aberdeen Asia Focus PLC, and James Burns, Head of MPS, Evelyn Partners, dismantle misconceptions and spotli...

Me and my trusts: Patrick Hosking – what do you most like about investment trusts?

Patrick Hosking, former Financial Editor of The Times, on why he prefers investment trusts to other funds.

Me and my trusts: Patrick Hosking – are savers right to be nervous about investing?

Patrick Hosking, former Financial Editor of The Times, on what advice he’d give to first-time investors.
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BlackRock Greater Europe

12 June 2026

BRGE’s quality growth strategy takes a more disciplined approach to valuation.

Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth

12 June 2026

AUSC could thrive in a UK small-cap recovery.

AVI Japan Opportunity Trust

10 June 2026

Primed to perform?

ICG Enterprise Trust

10 June 2026

FY’26 results: look to future realisations.

Molten Ventures

10 June 2026

ICEYE fundhttps://email.edisongroup.com/c/AQi4ixYQ6ZagAhics8dHINqf3hQo6YbnCFBbK9Q1fRp3-zRv2v6MiBKmT0dboCkV-lGK_-1NGckqing round triggers over 200% uplift.

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Fortunate Austria

10 June 2026

We build a portfolio of low-beta investment trusts.

Famous for 15 minutes

3 June 2026

We take arms against a field of sacred cows.

Siren song

20 May 2026

Long-term cash holdings may cost investors more than they think, but investment trusts offer a compelling alternative through strong dividend growth potential.

No country for old energy

8 May 2026

As the energy mix evolves, renewables look increasingly attractive, despite market scepticism.

A shot in the arm

8 May 2026

Pension fund cash could be a boon for the sector.

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Holding(s) in Company

12/06/2026 - 18:51

BlackRock Latin American

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Transaction in Own Shares

12/06/2026 - 18:35

BlackRock Smaller Companies

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Form 8.3 - LondonMetric Property plc

12/06/2026 - 18:08

Schroder Real Estate

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Form8.5EPT/NonRIACONSORTIUMCOMPRISINGL Replacement

12/06/2026 - 17:59

Schroder Real Estate

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Transaction in Own Shares

12/06/2026 - 17:39

Biotech Growth Trust

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