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This month in Compass, our UK managers are gearing up for good times and Ian Cowie goes on an Indian adventure.

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From Europe with love

Ian Cowie makes the case for unloved companies in the EU.

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The continued growth of green and sustainable finance

By Buchanan Communications.

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UK investors are increasingly looking to emerging markets for investment opportunities and growth

Chetan Sehgal, Lead Portfolio Manager of Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust, discusses recent research on investor mindsets.

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Riding the waves

Ian Cowie makes the most of turbulent market conditions.

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Relief for income-seeking investors

David Prosser explains why it’s not all doom and gloom for investors focused on dividends.

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Why an investment company could be your perfect pension

David Prosser tells us why smart pension savers are turning to closed-ended funds.

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Life lessons

Ian Cowie reflects on what he's learnt after nearly 30 years of investing.

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The cherry on top

Ian Cowie explores the advantages of investment companies when it comes to paying income.

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Postcard from China

Scottish Investment Trust manager, Alasdair McKinnon, reflects on his recent trip to the East.

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This year, plan ahead

In the run-up to the final day of the tax year, David Prosser discusses best practice in deploying ISA savings.

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Where to find income in 2019?

David Prosser explains how investment companies may offer a solution.

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The smaller picture

Ian Cowie examines the attractions of investing in the UK's budding, unquoted companies through VCTs.

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Thematic research

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From riches to rags to riches, is this time really different for Japan?

2 May 2024

Japan's decade-long corporate governance push is finally leading to significant improvements to underlying Japanese businesses...

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Pretty, pretty, pretty good

17 April 2024

Do investment trusts really protect capital and income against inflation? Lets take a look...

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Micro-managing

11 April 2024

What opportunities exist in the smallest part of the UK market?

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Wefox 33% writedown mars Chrysalis’ first quarter progress

Big writedown in insurer Wefox leaves Chrysalis investors pinning hopes for growth capital fund's recovery on one disposal and the flotation of credit provider Klarna.
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QD view – Higher for longer

The Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) cautious stance on further interest rate cuts, as expressed in their statement about “a lack of further progress” on inflation, that was made on Wednesday, marked a shift in market expectations in recent weeks. At the start of 2024, investors had been optimistic about a strong year, anticipating a series of […]
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Henderson Smaller relents and buys back shares at 15% discount

Board of £600m Henderson Smaller Companies trust drops its earlier reluctance to buy shares, making its first stock repurchases in 13 years.
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QuotedData’s weekly news show 3rd May 2024

Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live or on YouTube. In this week’s show, James Carthew covered the week’s top stories: • Aberforth Split Level Income (0:33) • Chrysalis (6:24) Andrew McHattie highlighted a number of funds that were looking unusually cheap or expensive (10:24). This week’s interview […]
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New REIT targets £500m IPO

A newly established REIT – Special Opportunities REIT – has kicked off a roadshow ahead of an anticipated £500m IPO. As first reported by React News, the company will be led by former LXi REIT chief executive Simon Lee, with a number of former LXi personnel making up the senior management team – including Freddie […]
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Greencoat UK Wind

1 May 2024

Flash update from Kepler Trust Intelligence

Schroder Income Growth

1 May 2024

Results analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence.

Vietnam Enterprise Investments

30 April 2024

Results analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence.

Merchants Trust

30 April 2024

Celebrating its 135th anniversary 

Mercantile

30 April 2024

MRC's performance has recovered, yet the trust remains at a wide discount.

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Holding(s) in Company

03/05/2024 - 19:30

Crystal Amber Fund Limited

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Transaction in Own Shares

03/05/2024 - 19:20

BioPharma Credit PLC

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Transaction in Own Shares

03/05/2024 - 19:10

Downing Strategic Micro-Cap IT PLC

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Invesco Select Trust UK Equity (UK)

03/05/2024 - 19:00

FTSE Russell

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Russian Court Oder - update

03/05/2024 - 19:00

JPMorgan Emerging EMEA Securities

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