Investment News | Investment Companies & Trusts

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

Will Europe’s strong run continue?

Managers bullish about Europe’s value bias and ESG focus.

“Serious questions about investor protection”

AIC responds to consultation on long-term asset funds.

Warehouses versus offices

What’s next for commercial property as restrictions lift?

Reopening time

Which hospitality and leisure stocks do investment company managers like best?

Commentary

On their toes

Kyle Caldwell explains the importance of investment company continuation votes.

Cleaner, greener tomorrow

Ian Cowie dives into the Renewable Energy Infrastructure sector.

In praise of the early bird

As another tax year draws to a close, David Prosser encourages investors to buy and hold.

Having your say

Ian Cowie on the power of investment company shareholders.

Citywire news

Last updated:
09:44 - 12/05/21

FTSE rebounds as GDP growth prompts recovery optimism

UK equities managed to claw back some of the heavy losses made yesterday on the back of the US technology sell-off as GDP figures were better than expected.

RTW Venture hunts for ‘new Rockets’ after 2020 gains

RTW Venture plans to raise more cash after a strong 2020, driven by top holding Rocket and a buoyant biotech flotation market.

Investors pour record £3bn into open-ended equity funds

Open-ended equity fund investors broke records for a second consecutive month in April pouring £3bn into the asset class as the ‘value’ rally picked up momentum.

Media coverage

Regulator plans investor safeguards for Sunak’s asset funds

Financial Times.

Ian Cowie: six dividend hero trusts for inflation-busting income

interactive investor.

How the Sage of Kensington (our man Jeff Prestridge) made a reader £10,000 richer through his Isa

Mail on Sunday.

Glimmer of hope in UK dividend drought

Financial Times

Latest videos

Benefits of the board: Changing asset managers – what have you enjoyed most about being chair?

Arthur Copple, Chair of Temple Bar Investment Trust, Susan Platts-Martin, Chair of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, and Glen Suarez, Chair of Edinburgh Investment Trust, highlight what they have enjoyed the most during their time as chair.

6 April 2021

Benefits of the board: Changing asset managers – advantages for shareholders

Arthur Copple, Chair of Temple Bar Investment Trust, Susan Platts-Martin, Chair of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, and Glen Suarez, Chair of Edinburgh Investment Trust, discuss the advantages for shareholders resulting from their recent management group changes.

1 April 2021

Benefits of the board: Changing asset managers – communication with shareholders

Arthur Copple, Chair of Temple Bar Investment Trust, Susan Platts-Martin, Chair of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, and Glen Suarez, Chair of Edinburgh Investment Trust, explain how their investment companies communicated with shareholders during management group changes.

31 March 2021