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Spotlight – April 2019
11 April 2019
As India embarks on the largest general election in the world, we hear from investment company managers about the prospects for the nation’s economy and stock market. Also in this issue, Ian Cowie talks us through his life lessons and we discover how managers are incorporating ESG into their strategies.
Who wants to be an ISA millionaire?
25 March 2019
David Prosser tells us why investment companies should be more prominent in people’s ISAs.
The Scottish American Investment Company (SAINTS) - Manager Update First Quarter 2019
20 March 2019
Toby Ross, joint manager of The Scottish American Investment Company, provides an update on the trust and discusses what SAINTS offers to income-seeking investors.
Heroic returns
20 March 2019
David Prosser examines our latest dividend hero list and discusses the advantages investment companies have when it comes to paying income.
Adviser purchases of investment companies hit £985 million in 2018
19 March 2019
Launch of Smithson Investment Trust boosts sector.
Next generation of dividend heroes
18 March 2019
Which investment companies are knocking on the door of 20 consecutive years of dividend increases?
AIC interview with Simon Gergel, Merchants Trust
15 March 2019
Simon Gergel, manager of Merchants Trust, talks about his approach to value within his investment strategy, Brexit and paying a consistently increasing dividend.
Recorded 12 March 2019.
AIC interview with Sue Noffke, Schroder Income Growth
15 March 2019
Sue Noffke, manager of Schroder Income Growth, discusses why it is time to consider unloved UK equities, Brexit and her approach to consistently increasing the company’s dividend.
Recorded 12 March 2019.
Sue Noffke, manager of Schroder Income Growth, discusses why it is time to consider unloved UK equities, Brexit and her approach to consistently increasing the companies’ dividend.
AIC welcomes FCA platform report which should benefit consumers
14 March 2019
The AIC responds to the FCA’s Final Report of the Investment Platforms Market Study.
Consistency counts
14 March 2019
As we near a new financial year, Ian Cowie explores the advantages of investment companies when it comes to paying income.
Postcard from China
14 March 2019
Scottish Investment Trust manager, Alasdair McKinnon, reflects on his recent trip to the East.
This year, plan ahead
8 March 2019
In the run-up to the final day of the tax year, David Prosser discusses best practice in deploying ISA savings.
FCA accepts AIC’s concerns about KIDs
28 February 2019
AIC calls on FCA to act now to protect consumers from harm.
