Build your investment company knowledge
Our Investment Company Accreditation can help you strengthen and demonstrate your expertise.
Welcome to our financial adviser centre
Access free training and guides on investment companies, including investment trusts and VCTs.
Investment trust 2025 review: another record year for corporate activity
26 deals done and nearly £10 billion of shares bought back, setting a new record.
More than 300 people achieve Investment Company Accreditation
Testimonials from users can be found below.
The Investment Company Accreditation
Find out how to build your investment company knowledge and gain CPD.
"Investment companies can provide great benefits to advised clients, from consistent income to strong long-term performance. We're delighted to provide free training and education to help more advisers find their way to investment companies."
Nick Britton, Research Director
Knowledge base
Read our guides to investment companies, written for investment professionals.
Structural features of investment companies
Find out about the differences between investment companies and other kinds of fund.
Practical considerations when using investment companies
Explaining fees and charges, research pointers and availability on platforms.
David Prosser's monthly round-up
Every month, David Prosser rounds up what's happening in the investment company sector, including what the investment company analysts are saying. David's past roles include Business Editor of The Independent, Personal Finance Editor of the Daily Express, and Deputy Editor of Money Observer magazine.
Vote often, vote early
David Prosser explains why advisers must help clients vote at investment trust meetings.
Why no news is good news on VCTs
Venture capital trusts look safe from the Chancellor, writes David Prosser.
Wealth managers still have an appetite for investment trusts
David Prosser explains why so many financial advisers are still fans of the sector.
Why advisers use investment trusts
Find out why financial advisers use investment trusts (investment companies).
New to investment companies?
Access our guides for individuals new to the sector. These guides are designed for all investors who want to find out more about investment companies.
Platforms
View a list of platforms that offer investment companies, and compare the costs for trading and custody both inside and outside model portfolios.
