Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie analyses the impact of Iran on investment trusts, and our most experienced managers share lessons learned during previous crises.
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.
Building the future: UK commercial and logistics property
With more than £14 billion of assets, investment trusts in the property sectors provide investors with access to everything from logistics warehouses and AI-driven datacentres to offices and retail parks.
Positive environmental and social impact
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss whether their portfolios have a positive environmental or social impact.
Recorded March 2026.
M&A activity in the REIT sector
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss the M&A activity in the REIT sector.
Recorded March 2026.
How has the conflict in the Middle East had an impact?
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss whether the conflict in the Middle East has had an impact.
Recorded March 2026.
How their portfolios are faring in these economic conditions?
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss how their portfolios are performing during these current economic conditions.
Recorded March 2026.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Impax AM shares crash as loss of Environmental Markets trust heightens concern over asset outflows
Pictet enters active ETF market with five AI-enhanced funds
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.
Research tools
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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.
