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
Winner of AIC Shareholder Engagement Award to be announced in September
“Biggest platforms in sector” leading on shareholder engagement – lang cat.
Investment Trust Outlook | Asia - July 2023
What is the outlook for Asian equities and where are the attractive risks that are worth backing? Experts from abrdn and Schroders join us to discuss:
In search of income
David Prosser on the investment companies with dividends that can compete with the best savings accounts.
Meet the manager: Job Curtis
Portfolio Manager of City of London Investment Trust.
Upfront investment or regular savings?
David Prosser examines which approach delivers better returns over time.
AIC responds to Treasury Committee report on venture capital
Call for urgent action on VCTs’ sunset clause.
Investment Trust Edge | 13th July 2023
In this Investment Trust Edge episode, we are joined by two expert Emma Bird, Head of Investment Trusts Research, Winterflood Investment Trusts, and James Carthew, Head o...
Investment Trust Edge | 13th July 2023
In this Investment Trust Edge episode, we are joined by two expert Emma Bird, Head of Investment Trusts Research, Winterflood Investment Trusts, and James Carthew, Head o...
Still waiting for the private equity recovery
David Prosser on the Chancellor’s push to get pensions investing in private companies.
Taking the fight to inflation
David Prosser goes in search of inflation-busting income and capital growth.
Investment company H1 2023 review
Investment companies raised just under £1bn in tough first half.
Investment Trust Update | 7th July 2023
In this investment trust update, Ken McCullagh steps down as the chair of abrdn’s UK Commercial Property REIT, Civitas Social Housing announces a 16.5% share price decl...
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Positive outlook for Chrysalis after solid start to the year
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund - Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
02/05/2024 - 18:30
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Plc - Half-year Report
02/05/2024 - 18:20
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
02/05/2024 - 18:00
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
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