Latest issue
May 2025
This month in Compass, we’re asking for your help. Get behind our campaign to defend shareholder democracy, and we assess the impact of Trump’s tariffs on trusts.
- Foreword by Annabel Brodie-Smith: Annabel is overdosing on hot cross buns
- It’s your right: Ian Cowie: don’t throw away your right to vote.
- Trump’s Liberation Day: What’s the impact on trusts?
- Fantasy fund manager: How are our six journalists doing amid market turmoil?
Back issues
June 2023
This month Compass explores the opportunities in deeply discounted private equity, Ian Cowie goes stateside, and UK fund managers face down the inflation dragon.
April 2023
Following the Chancellor’s pension changes, Ian Cowie explains what it means for investors. Compass hops into renewable energy opportunities and the dividend heroes are back.
March 2023
With a new deal for Northern Ireland in the headlines, Ian Cowie explores Europe’s investment prospects. And with 5 April fast approaching, Compass delves into ISAs and VCTs.
February 2023
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we ask whether it’s time to make a place in your heart for UK equities and VCT managers discuss the outlook for Britain’s ambitious smaller companies.
January 2023
Compass springs into the new year while Ian Cowie looks back on his 2022 investment company winners.
December 2022
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie finds bright spots in emerging markets and we reveal why investors are more sceptical about ESG than last year.
November 2022
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie finds bright spots in emerging markets and we reveal why investors are more sceptical about ESG than last year.
October 2022
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie discusses how the unforgettable mini-budget affected investors and we reveal how investment companies cope with recessions.
September 2022
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie shares his advice on investing through recessions while Kyle Caldwell looks at how investment companies can weather the economic storm.
