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The AIC and the lang cat
9 October 2019
Resources to help advisers use investment companies, all in one place.
How to overcome barriers to using investment companies on platforms, case studies, research, platform information and more.
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust - Manager Update Part 1 - Q2 2019
1 May 2019
Douglas Brodie, portfolio manager of Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, discusses the philosophy that underpins the strategy and the ways in which the team identifies smaller companies with growth potential.
Douglas Brodie, portfolio manager of Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, discusses the philosophy that underpins the strategy and the ways in which the team identifies smaller companies with growth potential.
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust - Manager Update Part 2 - Q2 2019
1 May 2019
Douglas Brodie, portfolio manager of Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, discusses the philosophy that underpins the strategy and the ways in which the team identifies smaller companies with growth potential.
Douglas Brodie, portfolio manager of Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, discusses the philosophy that underpins the strategy and the ways in which the team identifies smaller companies with growth potential.
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon - Manager Update Q2 2019
1 May 2019
Portfolio manager of Shin Nippon, Praveen Kumar, discusses the main takeaways from his extended trip to Japan and past and potential future activity within the portfolio.
Portfolio manager of Shin Nippon, Praveen Kumar, discusses the main takeaways from his extended trip to Japan and past and potential future activity within the portfolio.
AIC welcomes FCA’s Retail Distribution Review call for input
1 May 2019
The Association of Investment Companies has welcomed the FCA’s call for input in evaluating the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).
Riding the storm
26 April 2019
David Prosser takes a look at recent noise regarding Neil Woodford’s Patient Capital Trust and examines the benefits of the closed-ended structure in the case of this fund.
Why an investment company could be your perfect pension
18 April 2019
David Prosser tells us why smart pension savers are turning to closed-ended funds.
The price is right?
17 April 2019
Simon Elliott, head of investment trust research at Winterflood Securities, has argued that lower fund fees are not always good news for investors, David Prosser evaluates.
Earning your keep
15 April 2019
David Prosser explains key investment company advantages and why he thinks the idea of closed-ended funds not being suitable for most IFA clients is out-of-date.
AIC believes the benefits of illiquid assets should be available to all pension investors
15 April 2019
Response to government consultation exploring investment in illiquid assets by pension schemes.
A stock picker’s paradise
9 April 2019
Investment company managers discuss India’s prospects ahead of its general election.
VCT fundraising highest since 2005/6
9 April 2019
The sector has raised £731 million, the highest amount ever at the current level of 30% up-front tax relief.
AIC launches Income Finder
8 April 2019
A suite of tools and resources to help income investors.
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