Insights

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) was founded in 1932 to represent the interests of the investment trust industry – the oldest form of collective investment. Today, the AIC represents a broad range of investment companies, incorporating investment trusts, VCTs and other closed-end funds.

The information below is a combination of both AIC created and external content covering investment trust news and industry insights applicable to private investors. If you have any questions regarding any of this information, or you simply have a question you would like answered please let us know at enquiries@theaic.co.uk.

Press releases

Consumer duty to increase focus on product design

Investment companies well placed to benefit.

42 high-yielding investment companies

Eight of the 42 companies are “dividend heroes”, having raised dividends for 20+ years in a row.

AIC supports FRC’s review to simplify and improve reports and accounts

The Position Paper sets out the next steps to reform the UK’s audit and corporate governance framework.

Batten down the hatches!

Investment company managers in loans and bonds sector bolster defences against market storm.

Commentary

AIC welcomes proposals to "help capital hungry companies"

The Treasury's review proposes measures to ensure UK capital markets remain globally competitive and fit for purpose over the next 15 to 20 years.

Something different

Faith Glasgow looks for opportunities among investment companies in specialist sectors.

Investing through China’s storm

Fidelity China Special Situations portfolio manager Dale Nicholls shares his perspectives on the recent market volatility in China and discusses what happens next.

Europe could accelerate the shift from mobile to metaverse

Marcel Stötzel, portfolio manager of the Fidelity European Trust, outlines why he thinks that some European tech businesses could be key enablers of the metaverse, with the potential to strengthen brand loyalty and boost industry profits.

Citywire news

Last updated:
03:37 - 05/08/22

Stocks sanguine as ‘red hot’ US jobs data ups Fed pressure

A subdued FTSE 100 opens lower as energy stocks and advertising giant WPP weigh, a day after the Bank of England forecasts a bleak winter marking the onset of a 15-month recession.

Strong dividend, low inflation forecast seal TRIG’s charms after best-ever first half

Shares in £3.5bn Renewables Infrastructure Group rise after investment company posts record half-year results and highlights a strengthening dividend and returns set to rise further with inflation.

Energy and WPP sap FTSE ahead of key US jobs data

A subdued FTSE 100 opens lower as energy stocks and advertising giant WPP weigh, a day after the Bank of England forecasts a bleak winter marked the onset of a 15 month recession.