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
Cop27: investment company managers comment on the future of renewable energy and government intervention
$40 trillion investment needed to reach 2050 net zero objective; UK policy uncertainty “risks becoming very damaging to inward investment”.
AIC releases educational video ‘Investing for growth’
The video aims to help investors understand what growth investing is and how it could help them achieve their financial goals.
Investment Trust Update | 1st November 2022
In this update: More trust mergers, Schroders Social Impact shifts policy to fight inflation and a Tesco manager joins Brunner.
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
Hold your nerve as recession looms
David Prosser reflects on the lessons for investors in the bank of England's verdict that the UK's economy is likely already in a recession
Only 1% of financial advisers and wealth managers completely trust funds’ sustainability claims
Support of ESG investing as a concept remains strong despite perfect storm of 2022
Witan Investment Trust: Meet the Manager, Lucas White, GMO
Witan has invested in GMO’s Global Climate Change Fund. Lucas White, Portfolio manager for their climate change strategy, discusses their investment philosophy and strategy.
AIC applauds FCA action on greenwashing
The inclusion of investment companies will create a level playing field for all funds.
Witan Investment Trust: Meet the Manager, Derek Stuart, Artemis Investment Management
Artemis manage a UK equities portfolio on behalf of Witan. Derek Stuart, Partner at Artemis, explains their strategy with a focus on identifying hidden value with “problem investments”.
The ESG disclosures investors really want to see
Exclusions and inclusions top the list, according to AIC survey of private investors.
The art of being a good contrarian
Catherine Yeung, Investment Director for the Fidelity Asian Values trust, explains why she believes the ability to grow capital is far greater in parts of the market that are unfashionable.
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust: long term growth opportunities in the UK
In this webinar, co-managers Iain McCombie and Milena Mileva discuss the key traits of their long-term investing philosophy. Capital at risk.
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QD view – Vietnam, big on ambition
QuotedData’s weekly news show 26th April 2024
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
Recorded 1 November 2022.
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