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King’s Coronation: In the hot seat

In the run-up to the King’s Coronation, investment company managers discuss taking over the reins from long-serving predecessors.

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Young people more aware of cryptocurrency than any other investment

Lack of understanding and cost of living crisis are the biggest barriers to investing. Instagram is the most popular social media platform to find out about finances.

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Crowning glories: the 36 investment companies launched before King Charles was born

Dunedin Income Growth and Scottish American mark 150th anniversaries this year.

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It’s who you know: family and friends are key to getting started with investing

Three quarters of young investors know someone else who invests. Stocks and shares and cryptocurrency are most popular investments.

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Second highest VCT fundraising to boost ambitious UK companies

VCTs raise £1.08 billion in 2022/23 tax year.

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AIC to rename three sectors

The new sectors are Financials & Financial Innovation, India / Indian Subcontinent and Technology & Technology Innovation.

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Majority of investors in VCTs use them to save for retirement

VCT investors typically have 13% of assets invested in these tax-efficient vehicles.

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Three investment companies join the next generation of dividend heroes

27 investment companies have raised dividends for 10 to 19 consecutive years.

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ISA millionaires

The 28 investment companies that would have made you £1,000,000.

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Dividend heroes

Exceptional eight investment companies have raised dividends for 50+ years.

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