Compass: The AIC’s monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, it’s all about elections. Ian Cowie crosses the pond, biotech managers talk US politics and we examine how UK trusts fared under different governments.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
AIC pays tribute to Helen Pridham with new Media Award
Helen Pridham Rising Star Award to recognise up-and-coming journalists.
AIC celebrates 100th person to achieve Investment Company Accreditation
Nick Britton presents a certificate to Ahsan Vayani of Quilter Cheviot.
Size isn’t everything
Smaller investment companies can be just the ticket for private investors, argues David Prosser.
Selling LTAFs to retail investors could prove to be a mistake
The AIC has responded to today’s publication of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Policy Statement PS23/7.
Meet the manager: Andrew Bell
Chief Executive Officer, Witan Investment Trust.
Could AI “serve as a catalyst driving the biotech industry into the future”?
Biotechnology & Healthcare investment companies comment on the “bright” outlook for the sector.
Bigging up Japan
David Prosser considers whether UK investors could benefit from more exposure to the world’s third largest economy.
Alliance Trust: How will a recession impact equities?
As fears that high interest rates may persist, we examine how a potential recession could affect equities with Ben Whitmore and C.T. Fitzpatrick in the latest ‘big question’ interview.
AIC responds to HMRC’s consultation on stamp taxes on shares
The AIC has issued the following comment.
How much more pain is there to come?
Investment company managers on interest rates, inflation and bond markets.
Putting their money where their mouth is
Directors’ personal stakes in investment companies show their interests are aligned with shareholders, argues David Prosser.
What's the outlook for private equity over the medium to long term?
Helen Steers from Pantheon International, Richard Pindar from Literacy Capital, and Colm Walsh from ICG Enterprise give their views on the outlook for the sector.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
abrdn European Logistics Income’s NAV takes a hit as strategic review continues
JPMorgan Emerging EMEA Securities gets caught in VTB crossfire
GCP Infrastructure sells wind farm loan notes at 6.4% premium
QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 April 2024 – NBDD
Cohen & Steers Capital Management - Form 8.3 - Tritax Big Box REIT plc
26/04/2024 - 14:10
Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited
26/04/2024 - 14:00
Form 8.3 - Balanced Commercial Property Trust Ltd
26/04/2024 - 13:10
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