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
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
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Golden Prospect Precious Metals appoints Baker Steel in overhaul
Aquila European Renewables “extremely dissatisfied” after bailing out Finnish wind farm for second time
Weakening market conditions knock 3.9% off Schroder European Real Estate ahead of wind-down
Morning briefing: Andrew White leaves Great Portland Estates; Montanaro European says 5% tender over-subscribed; SDCL Efficiency Income’s wind-down approved; Saba exits Herald
Going against the crowd – is an AI hangover coming?
Real Estate Credit Investments
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BH Macro
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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Glossary
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