Welcome to the AIC’s financial adviser centre. Here, you can access statistics, performance data, training, news, guides and videos on the investment company industry, including investment trusts and VCTs. All our services for financial advisers and wealth managers are free of charge and our CPD is accredited by professional bodies.
Spotlight – March 2020
12 March 2020
We talk about some things that everyone is talking about (the virus, the markets) and some things that few people are talking about (why it’s nearly always a good time to invest in UK Smaller Companies).
“An important contribution”
24 October 2019
AIC welcomes British Business Bank analysis of UK venture capital returns.
At the helm
18 October 2019
David Prosser explains the benefits investment company boards offer to shareholders.
Where do investment companies fit into financial planning?
17 October 2019
AIC launches seminar series.
Same old story
16 October 2019
David Prosser dispels old myths about the investment company industry.
Blog by Ian Sayers: Learning the right lessons from Woodford
16 October 2019
Ian Sayers, Chief Executive of the AIC, argues that ‘reliable redemption’ is the only way to address the fundamental problems of holding illiquid assets in open-ended funds and to prevent systemic risks.
“Part of being an independent adviser”
9 October 2019
Financial Advisers bust myths about using investment companies for clients.
Time to diversify?
4 October 2019
David Prosser examines the multi-asset investment companies in our Flexible Investment sector.
David Prosser examines the multi-asset investment companies in our Flexible Investment sector.
AIC responds to FCA policy statement on illiquid assets and open-ended funds
30 September 2019
The AIC has responded to the FCA’s paper ‘Illiquid assets and open-ended funds and feedback to Consultation Paper CP18/27’.
Dividends delivered
27 September 2019
David Prosser looks at the highest-yielding investment companies on a 10 year basis and the benefits of their structure for delivering income.
David Prosser looks at the highest-yielding investment companies on a 10 year basis and the benefits of their structure for delivering income.
Meet the managers: Derek Stuart, Artemis Investment Management LLP
24 September 2019
One of Witan Investment Trust’s managers, Derek Stuart (of Artemis Investment Management LLP) discusses his research process and how he constructs an investment portfolio.
Please remember past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise as a result of currency and market fluctuation and you may not get back the amount originally invested.
Meet the managers: Nick Train, Lindsell Train Ltd
24 September 2019
One of Witan Investment Trust’s managers, Nick Train (of Lindsell Train Ltd) discusses his investment style and how he constructs an investment portfolio.
Please remember past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise as a result of currency and market fluctuation and you may not get back the amount originally invested.
Witan Half Year Results 2019
24 September 2019
Witan Investment Trust’s CEO, Andrew Bell, discusses the results and the outlook for equity markets.
Please remember past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise as a result of currency and market fluctuation and you may not get back the amount originally invested.
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