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Big Broadcast: Why India is stacked with growth

India has augmented its demographic advantages with a breathtaking digitalisation programme that has paved the way for growth, says India Capital Growth's Gaurav Narain.

Trust Watch Update: Bargains created by the SVB market storm

You don't have to look too far for investment company bargains today. Yesterday's fallout has widened share price discounts and pushed five new funds into Numis' 'cheap' list.

Tech and life sciences trusts disclose limited SVB exposure

Augmentum Fintech, Syncona and IP Group among investment companies revealing small or no exposure to Silicon Valley Bank, though more disclosures are expected.

Tech and life sciences trusts tremble on limited SVB exposure

Investment companies Augmentum Fintech, Syncona, Apax Global and Biopharma Credit reveal small or no exposure to Silicon Valley Bank. The mood is uncertain and more closed-end fund disclosures are expected.

The Ruffer Guide: The dangers of dancing

Investors are being lured back onto the dance floor by the siren song of Fomo, just when the music could be about to stop, writes Ruffer fund manager Duncan MacInnes.

Octopus Renewables to supply solar power to Iceland Foods

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure signs up Iceland Foods to a 10-year deal to take energy from its Cambridgeshire solar park for 150 of the frozen food chain's stores.

Schroders gets FCA approval for first semi-closed ‘long-term asset fund’

The firm is one of three asset managers to have made an application to launch the new type of fund for illiquid assets.

DGI9 finds fund manager and seeks new capital

Digital 9 Infrastructure expects to announce its new fund manager to replace Thor Johnsen who quit three months ago. With its shares on a wide discount, it plans to sell a stake in one company and let another borrow money.

Heavily discounted DGI9 finds fund manager and seeks new capital

Digital 9 Infrastructure expects to announce its new fund manager soon. With its shares on a wide discount, it plans to sell a stake in one company and let another borrow money.

US Solar shortlists bidders and wannabe managers

US Solar Fund will update investors in six to eight weeks on its strategic review, and what it intends to do with $53m of gains from a sale to a former Goldman Sachs fund.

Trust Watch Update: Why Claverhouse has fallen to a ‘cheap’ 5% discount

JPMorgan Claverhouse manager William Meadon reveals the 'technical' factor depressing shares in his UK equity income trust, which he says makes them an even bigger bargain.

Third Point needs activism to work after taking a Bath last year

US activist hedge fund manager Dan Loeb says growth shock from end to zero interest rates provides ideal backdrop for 'event-driven' investing. He needs some wins after a brutal 2022.