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Spotlight – July 2019
12 July 2019
This month in Spotlight, find out about our autumn training seminars, explore the social benefits and political risks of infrastructure, and see which manager has been running the same investment company since the pound coin was introduced.
Getting in gear
9 July 2019
David Prosser explains the benefits of gearing within investment companies.
Property prospects
3 July 2019
David Prosser explains the advantages investment companies offer to investors seeking exposure to property.
Going closed-ended for alternatives
2 July 2019
AIC to host adviser seminars in autumn focused on alternative assets.
What are the benefits of investing in infrastructure?
27 June 2019
Infrastructure investment company managers Giles Frost – INPP, Philip Kent – GCP and Frank Schramm – BBGI, discuss the benefits of investing in infrastructure with investment companies.
What are the risks of investing in infrastructure?
27 June 2019
Infrastructure investment company managers Giles Frost – INPP, Philip Kent – GCP and Frank Schramm – BBGI, discuss the risks of investing in infrastructure, particularly political.
Your outlook for the sector - Infrastructure
27 June 2019
Infrastructure investment company managers Giles Frost – INPP, Philip Kent – GCP and Frank Schramm – BBGI, discuss their outlook for the sector.
Board benefits
27 June 2019
David Prosser explains how investment company boards look out for and safeguard shareholder interest.
Your investment strategy - Infrastructure
27 June 2019
Infrastructure investment company managers Giles Frost – INPP, Philip Kent – GCP and Frank Schramm – BBGI, discuss their infrastructure investment strategies.
Investing in infrastructure
27 June 2019
Infrastructure investment company managers Giles Frost – INPP, Philip Kent – GCP and Frank Schramm – BBGI, discuss investment strategies, political risks and their outlook for the sector.
AIC: Long-term asset funds “will not resolve the systemic problems”
26 June 2019
Our comments on the Investment Association’s proposals for long-term asset funds (LTAFs).
Our comments on the Investment Association’s proposals for long-term asset funds (LTAFs).
AIC launches educational videos on dividend heroes and how investment companies can meet your income needs
25 June 2019
The AIC has released two short animated educational videos to help investors understand the income advantages of investment companies.
Infrastructure investment companies: demand, benefits and political risk
24 June 2019
Infrastructure managers discuss their investment approaches, political risks and the social and economic impact of what they do.
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