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
Fantasy fund manager: big gains despite the geopolitical backdrop
Our contestants see double-digit returns on many trusts as bets on commodities and emerging markets pay off.
How women are giving investment trusts an edge
David Prosser on how female directors could be improving returns.
Investment trusts: how to profit from the world’s most dynamic private companies
See table of trusts with exposure to SpaceX, ByteDance, Revolut and other potential IPOs.
Pension Schemes Bill: Baroness Bowles warns on exclusion of investment companies
Baroness Sharon Bowles discusses the Pension Schemes Bill and its proposed exclusion of investment companies.
AIC welcomes FCA listing rules review
Regulator will be considering shareholder rights and conflicts of interest.
Female representation hits 42% on investment trust boards but lags behind in fund management
Industry “has to be honest with itself”.
AIC calls for immediate reinstatement of 30% VCT income tax relief
Danger of “collapse in scale-up funding” if government does not reverse decision.
Why the fire horse may herald the year of the China investor
David Prosser on the positive outlook for Chinese equities.
The time has come for Saba to “do the decent thing” and respect shareholders’ views
AIC calls on Boaz Weinstein to respect other shareholders in Herald, Impax Environmental Markets and Edinburgh Worldwide.
New joiner Tritax Big Box REIT means there will be a record seven investment trusts in FTSE 100 index
The £4bn real estate trust is set to join the UK’s index in March.
Meet the manager: Jacqueline Broers
Portfolio Manager of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust.
Which investment trusts would have made you an ISA millionaire?
Allianz Technology Trust is top performer returning more than £3.6 million.
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.
GCP Infrastructure wafts higher on wind assets sale
Impax Environmental Markets launches search for new manager
Prologis sweetens SEGRO approach with cash option as board rejects third proposal
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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