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Saving for student days
Investment companies could provide benefits for families thinking about future education costs.
Surviving shock
Ian Cowie discusses how investment companies have continued to perform well despite global stock market shocks over the past twenty years.
Under the bonnet of the flexible sector
Faith Glasgow looks at the diverse make-up of assets embraced by the flexible sector and what unites them.
How will Canadian investments be affected by the federal election?
Investment company managers comment on their Canadian holdings.
Freetrade interviews Elmley de la Cour
Elmley de la Cour from the AIC discusses investment companies with Freetrade's Dan Lane.
Parents and students underestimate student debt as A-Level results day approaches
The official figure is £45,000.
Investment company purchases on adviser platforms reach record high in first quarter of 2021
Over 1,800 firms are using investment companies.
AIC appoints Richard Stone as Chief Executive
The AIC has appointed Richard Stone as Chief Executive of the Association effective from 13 September 2021.
AIC says FCA’s PRIIPs performance proposals are “a step in the right direction” but other changes are “underwhelming”
AIC responds to the FCA’s Consultation Paper on PRIIPs.
Pandemic puts off a quarter of young people from university
89% of students say COVID made university worse value for money.
Winners of the AIC Shareholder Communication Awards 2021 announced
The AIC reveals the winners of its annual awards.
An easy choice
Investment companies versus single stocks – Ian Cowie gives his verdict.
Thematic research
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Fair Oaks Income continues to provide a strong, well-covered yield
QuotedData’s morning briefing 19 April 2024 – HOME
The Big Question – Is the global economy heading for a hard, soft or no landing?
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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Getting started
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An introduction to ESG
What is ESG and how does it relate to investment companies?
Saving for your children’s future?
Find out how to invest for your child with investment companies and why they offer good long-term performance.
Glossary
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