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Spotlight – February 2020
6 February 2020
Managers including Nick Train reveal their favourite fashion brands, we hear about small investments that can make a big impact, and Ian Cowie is keeping his cool about coronavirus.
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust - Japan: active manager opportunities
20 February 2020
With automation and tourism levels on the up and the 2020 Summer Olympics being held in Tokyo, it appears Japan is a country in vogue. But, as it has divided investors' opinions for a considerable amount of time, could it instead be the year that risks in the region turn to reality? Join JP Morgan's Nicholas Weindling in this video to learn more.
Changing times
18 February 2020
The investment company industry in 2000, 2010 and 2020.
Go East, young man
7 February 2020
Ian Cowie on why coronavirus can’t steal Asia’s crown.
Local knowledge
7 February 2020
Seneca’s John Davies on the strategy behind Seneca Growth Capital VCT.
VCT managers on Brexit’s impact on small UK companies and VCTs’ economic and environmental benefits
7 February 2020
Will Fraser-Allen – Albion VCTs, Dr Paul Jourdan – Amati AIM VCT and Charlie Winward – The Northern VCTs discuss how Brexit is affecting their portfolios, the economic, environmental and social benefits of VCT investing, where they are finding opportunities and their outlook for the sector.
VCTs – How will Brexit affect your portfolio?
7 February 2020
Will Fraser-Allen – Albion VCTs, Dr Paul Jourdan – Amati AIM VCT and Charlie Winward – The Northern VCTs discuss how Brexit will affect their portfolio.
VCTs – Outlook for the sector
7 February 2020
Will Fraser-Allen – Albion VCTs, Dr Paul Jourdan – Amati AIM VCT and Charlie Winward – The Northern VCTs explain their outlook for the VCT sector.
Deciphering dividends
7 February 2020
David Prosser explains why investment companies are the natural home for income-seeking investors.
VCTs – Where are you finding opportunities?
7 February 2020
Will Fraser-Allen – Albion VCTs, Dr Paul Jourdan – Amati AIM VCT and Charlie Winward – The Northern VCTs explain where they are finding opportunities.
Executive interview – Seneca Global Income & Growth Trust
6 February 2020
Gary Moglione, one of SIGT’s fund managers, discusses how the environment has been for value managers and how Brexit is affecting the fund’s UK exposure. He then highlights the new positions in the portfolio, before discussing changes within the specialist asset segment of the company and how overall asset allocation has evolved over the course of this year.
Economic, environmental and social impacts of VCT investing
6 February 2020
Will Fraser-Allen – Albion VCTs, Dr Paul Jourdan – Amati AIM VCT and Charlie Winward – The Northern VCTs explain the economic, environmental and social benefits of VCT investing.
Recorded 3 February 2020.
Burberry, Gucci and Louis Vuitton
4 February 2020
Investment companies discuss their fashion holdings ahead of London Fashion Week.
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