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

Investment company managers on how Roche, Pfizer, Gilead and others are combatting COVID-19

The holdings developing vaccines, tests and treatments.

Face masks, volunteering and free data for health workers

How are investment companies helping in the fight against COVID-19?

Hosting AGMs safely during COVID-19

AIC responds to the Government’s Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-21.

Discovering the equity income gems

Analysts identify income stars outside the UK and Global sectors.

Commentary

Could value investing be the remedy for pandemic-hit portfolios?

Steve Hunter of Seneca Global Income & Growth explains why the investment company is sticking to its value-investing knitting.

International income

Ian Cowie considers the attractions of emerging markets.

Don’t sell in May and don’t go away

David Prosser questions the old financial adage.

How to weather the storm with investment companies

David Prosser tells us why we should keep calm and carry on.

Citywire news

News content provided by Citywire.

Last updated: 01:11 - 01/06/20

Witan drops top Europe investors Richard Pease and Stuart Mitchell

Multi-manager global investment trust drops three of its external fund managers as it strives to reverse a 23% drop in its shares this year.

FTSE rallies as retailers plan to reopen after virus shutdown

Shares in Associated British Foods rise to top of FTSE 100 as Primark owner says it will reopen all its stores in England on 15 June.

FTSE 100 rally snaps as Trump set to speak on China

(Update) The UK's blue chip index extends its decline, as Wall Street opens lower, after three days of gains as investors wait for US president Trump's press conference on China and Hong Kong.