Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, we discover how Europe is thriving despite tariff tensions and Ian Cowie explains why diversification is more important than ever.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
AIC responds to new UK listing rules
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has commented on the FCA’s new UK Listing Rules published today.
Investment trusts fight back
Is the tide turning for investment trusts? David Prosser thinks so.
Now is the time to fix the cost disclosure rules
AIC calls on members and the wider industry to make their views heard.
AIC responds to Labour's election victory
Investment companies well placed to help the new government deliver.
Investment trust H1 2024 review
Record levels of mergers and buybacks.
H1 2024: Best performing investment trusts
Tech sector tops the chart.
Meet the manager: Craig Baker
Manager of Alliance Trust and CIO of WTW.
Why bigger could be better
David Prosser explores how investors may benefit from the Alliance Witan merger
The Resilient Investor: ICG Enterprise Trust
Colm Walsh of ICG Enterprise Trust and David Stevenson discuss private equity on The Resilient Investor. ICG is the UK's only listed buyout investor in developed markets.
Alliance and Witan: Better Together
Dean Buckley and Andrew Ross discuss the combination of Alliance Trust and Witan, its benefits, and its impact on shareholders and the investment trust industry.
General Election: renewable energy investors speak out
What are investment trust managers looking for from the new government?
General Election: rebuilding Britain’s infrastructure - where to start and how to pay for it?
Investment trust managers’ top priorities are housing, transport and decarbonisation.
VCTs: a 30-year legacy
Featuring comments from James Hendry of Gresham House Ventures, which manages the Baronsmead VCTs, Peter Dines of Mercia Ventures, which manages the Northern VCTs and Robert Whitby-Smith of Albion Capital, which manages the Albion VCTs.
VCTs: a 30-year legacy
Featuring comments from James Hendry of Gresham House Ventures, which manages the Baronsmead VCTs, Peter Dines of Mercia Ventures, which manages the Northern VCTs and Robert Whitby-Smith of Albion Capital, which manages the Albion VCTs.
Recorded in February 2025.
VCTs are celebrating their 30th Birthday – why have they been so successful?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. Annabel Brodie-Smith, James Hendry, Peter Dines and Robert Whitby-Smith discuss why VCTs have been so successful over the past 30 years.
Recorded in February 2025.
What types of companies are you investing in and why?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. A panel of venture capital trust (VCT) managers talk about the types of companies they are currently investing in and why.
Recorded in February 2025.
What’s the current appetite for VCT investment?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. Annabel Brodie-Smith asks venture capital trust (VCT) managers what the current appetite is for VCT investment.
Recorded in February 2025.
What economic and social benefits do VCTs provide?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. James Hendry, Peter Dines and Robert Whitby-Smith explain the social and economic benefits of venture capital trusts (VCTs).
Recorded in February 2025.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, which investment trusts he holds in his portfolio.
Recorded in May 2025.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden
Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, on what got him into investing, why he prefers investment trusts to other funds, and what trusts he holds in his own portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden reveals what investment trusts he holds, and why.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, which investment trusts he holds in his portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden on what got him investing in investment trusts
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), speaks to Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist and editor, about how he got into investing and what he likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden on why he prefers investment trusts to other funds.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist and editor, about why he prefers investment trusts to other types of fund.
Foresight Environmental Infrastructure delivers record portfolio cashflows and resets strategic focus
Gresham House Energy Storage announces project-level equity deal for Glassenbury
RTW Biotech Opportunities’ Corxel Pharmaceuticals makes clinical progress
QuotedData’s morning briefing 24 June 2025 – CLDN, FJV, LTI, ESCT, CCJI, JEMA, SRE
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.
Getting started
If you're new to investment companies, find out what they're all about here.
An introduction to ESG
What is ESG and how does it relate to investment companies?
Saving for your children’s future?
Find out how to invest for your child with investment companies and why they offer good long-term performance.
Glossary
What does that word mean? Find your way around investment trust jargon.
Research tools
Find and compare investment companies and trusts, or look up a company you're interested in.
Invest & engage
Browse a list of platforms that allow you to buy and hold investment companies. Discover how to have your say on how your investment company is run.
