Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie blasts into space and explains how he will vote on Edinburgh Worldwide. We dive into discounts and reveal the 2025 fantasy fund manager winner.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
AIC responds to Treasury Committee report on venture capital
Call for urgent action on VCTs’ sunset clause.
Investment Trust Edge | July 2023
In this Investment Trust Edge episode, we are joined by two expert Emma Bird, Head of Investment Trusts Research, Winterflood Investment Trusts, and James Carthew, Head o...
Investment Trust Edge | 13th July 2023
In this Investment Trust Edge episode, we are joined by two expert Emma Bird, Head of Investment Trusts Research, Winterflood Investment Trusts, and James Carthew, Head o...
Still waiting for the private equity recovery
David Prosser on the Chancellor’s push to get pensions investing in private companies.
Taking the fight to inflation
David Prosser goes in search of inflation-busting income and capital growth.
Investment company H1 2023 review
Investment companies raised just under £1bn in tough first half.
Investment Trust Update | 7th July 2023
In this investment trust update, Ken McCullagh steps down as the chair of abrdn’s UK Commercial Property REIT, Civitas Social Housing announces a 16.5% share price decl...
FCA’s own liquidity management review casts doubt on LTAF decision
The AIC has responded to the FCA’s review of liquidity management in asset managers.
Investment Trust | AIC
In this Investment Trust session, we explore Generative AI, Yen Stability, and Corporate Governance with our speaker Nick Britton, Head of Intermediary Communications, AI...
Investment Trust | AIC
In this Investment Trust session, we explore Generative AI, Yen Stability, and Corporate Governance with our speaker Nick Britton, Head of Intermediary Communications, AI...
AIC pays tribute to Helen Pridham with new Media Award
Helen Pridham Rising Star Award to recognise up-and-coming journalists.
AIC celebrates 100th person to achieve Investment Company Accreditation
Nick Britton presents a certificate to Ahsan Vayani of Quilter Cheviot.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on what started him investing
Award-winning financial journalist Linus Uhlig explains what triggered him to start investing.
Recorded October 2025.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on what trusts he holds, and why
Linus Uhlig, senior reporter on Investment Week, reveals what investment trusts he holds in his own portfolio.
Recorded October 2025.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on why he prefers investment trusts
Linus Uhlig, senior reporter on Investment Week, on what he likes about investment trusts.
Recorded October 2025.
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Columbia Threadneedle exports two “redefined” active quant ETFs from US to Europe
Nick Train “thinking about” investing in soaraway Rolls-Royce as Finsbury Growth continuation vote looms
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
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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.
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