Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie explains what a new PM means to investors, managers reflect on the impact of the Brexit vote and we search for the next mega-IPOs.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Rethinking the Risk | Future Trends in Investment Trusts, June 2026
Emma Bird sits down with expert portfolio manager Julian Bishop to challenge conventional passive indexing, breaking down why todays highly concentrated tech benchmarks ...
Investment trusts can keep the faith
David Prosser argues in favour of a long-term approach.
Time to take stock of UK smaller companies?
David Prosser on the case for a rebound in UK small-cap trusts.
Asia’s Untapped Growth: Rethinking Diversification Beyond the Headlines | Future Trends in Investment Trusts, June 2026
Why write off Asian equities now Gabriel Sacks, Lead Manager, Aberdeen Asia Focus PLC, and James Burns, Head of MPS, Evelyn Partners, dismantle misconceptions and spotli...
Me and my trusts: Patrick Hosking – what investment trusts do you hold in your own portfolio?
Patrick Hosking, former Financial Editor of The Times, on the investment trusts that he trusts with his pension.
Me and my trusts: Patrick Hosking – what do you most like about investment trusts?
Patrick Hosking, former Financial Editor of The Times, on why he prefers investment trusts to other funds.
Me and my trusts: Patrick Hosking – are savers right to be nervous about investing?
Patrick Hosking, former Financial Editor of The Times, on what advice he’d give to first-time investors.
Me and my trusts: Patrick Hosking – former Financial Editor of The Times
Patrick Hosking, former Financial Editor of The Times, explains what advice he'd give to first-time investors, what he likes about investment trusts, and what trusts he holds in his own portfolio.
A decade after the referendum: how has Brexit impacted UK investment trusts?
“The main reason for optimism is that the valuation starting point is just so low”.
Investment trusts: the treatments and takeovers behind the biotech boom
From cancer to depression, new medicines will transform health outcomes.
Fantasy fund manager: contestants buoyed by resilient bull market
All portfolios are up as a wide range of sectors saw gains in May.
The gift that keeps on giving
David Prosser on the advantages of opening pensions for children.
A decade after the referendum
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of Brexit ten years on.
Where has Brexit left UK investment trusts?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of the Brexit vote on UK investment trusts.
Recorded in June 2026.
The impact of the Brexit vote on UK markets over the last 10 years
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of the Brexit vote on UK markets over the last 10 years.
Recorded in June 2026.
Is the Brexit decision still an issue for markets today?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss whether the Brexit decision is still an issue for markets today.
Recorded in June 2026.
Why has sentiment towards the UK recovered recently?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss why sentiment towards the UK has recovered recently.
Recorded in June 2026.
Has sentiment towards UK investment trusts changed and why?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss whether sentiment towards UK investment trusts has changed and why.
Recorded in June 2026.
Why are investment trusts well placed for the next decade?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss why investment trusts are well placed for the next decade.
Recorded in June 2026.
Thematic research
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GCP Infrastructure wafts higher on wind assets sale
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Real Estate Credit Investments
13 July 2026
FY’26 results: High yield, clear path to dividend cover.
BH Macro USD
9 July 2026
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
Recorded 1 November 2022.
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An introduction to ESG
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Saving for your children’s future?
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Glossary
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