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How financial advisers use investment companies with clients
6 August 2020
Investment companies (investment trusts) can be used to benefit a range of clients seeking income, growth or both. In these case studies, advisers describe how they use investment companies to help clients meet their financial goals.
Spotlight – September 2020
10 September 2020
We talk about the potential impact of the US election, overlooked UK opportunities and how Ian Sayers learned to love notice periods on open-ended property funds.
AIC launches investment company screener for advisers
9 September 2020
New tool allows users to filter and compare investment companies more easily.
US election special: a land of opportunity or overvaluation?
8 September 2020
Investment company managers share outlooks on the US ahead of the election.
A strange love of daily redemption
7 September 2020
Ian Sayers, Chief Executive of the AIC, learns to stop worrying and love notice periods.
Covid consequences for ESG
4 September 2020
David Prosser examines the implications of coronavirus on ESG investing and investment company offerings in this space.
Discussion with the Chairman: The role and objectives of the independent board of directors
1 September 2020
Ben Lofthouse, Fund Manager of Henderson International Income Trust, discusses with Chairman, Simon Jeffreys, the role and objective of the Board of Directors and how an independent board differentiates investment companies from other vehicles.
Investment companies for income seekers
28 August 2020
David Prosser examines recent outflows from open-ended equity income funds and income advantages of investment companies.
Playing the long game
21 August 2020
With the help of Terry Smith and Warren Buffett, David Prosser examines the benefits of holding investments for the long term and not trying to time the market.
Your investment company: having your say
19 August 2020
Discover how investment companies enable your voice to be heard.
Martin Currie: Inside Story - Masimo
17 August 2020
Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust Manager, Zehrid Osmani, provides an insight into Masimo, a key stock and a leader in non-invasive patient-monitoring hospital devices and technologies.
A property proposal
14 August 2020
David Prosser addresses the FCA’s proposal to combat liquidity flaws in open-ended property funds.
Alliance Trust – From the Manager’s desk: Bill Kanko
11 August 2020
Bill Kanko, Founder and President of Black Creek Investment Management, talks about his outlook for the rest of the year and his long-term approach to investing.
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