@AICPRESS

News and information from the Association of Investment Companies' press team

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Joined February 2011
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Interesting development at @HICLinfra: investmentweek.co.uk/news/45… via @InvestmentWeek @AICPRESS

HICL Infrastructure calls general meeting to update investment policy

Focus on 'enhancers'

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Looking for income? Hear from bond fund managers on the types of bonds they invest in and how they aim to deliver sustainable income for investors. Read more: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/press-… #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing

Global bond sell-off: an attractive opportunity for income seekers?

Yields hit records as active managers say current prices provide good entry point.

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What first sparked your interest in investing? In the latest Me and my trusts, we chat with investment journalist @creynard0654, Cherry Reynard, about what got her started in the stock market. youtu.be/EE8X5BdIEuk #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing

Me and my trusts: Cherry Reynard - what triggered you to start...

Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks invest...

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On-demand recordings of the Investment Company Showcase are here! Catch up on panel sessions you missed on the day, or watch your favourites again: showcase.theaic.co.uk #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing
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88% of investment trusts with the same manager as an open-ended sister fund outperformed over 10 years. On average, trusts generated an extra £37 per £100 invested. “Long-term investors who ignore trusts may be missing out,” says @NickBritton_ Read more: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/press-… #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing

Investment trusts outperform funds run by same manager

88% of trusts have beaten sister funds over ten years.

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We’re excited to be supporting the @Sharesify Wealth & Retirement Show, taking place on Friday 6 November 2026 at The Minster Building in London. Richard Stone, our chief executive, will join industry professionals on a panel exploring the opportunities and challenges across growth, income and retirement investing. 🎟️ Use code AIC26 when booking to receive 50% off. eventbrite.co.uk/e/199247882… @James__Crux @Steven__Frazer #InvestmentCompanies #InvestmentTrusts #Investing #RetirementPlanning #WealthManagement
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FCA sustainability labels are boosting trust, but challenges remain. @NickBritton_ says the labels are “starting to make a dent” in scepticism around sustainable investing, but “it’s too early to say that the problem has been fixed”. Read our latest ESG Attitudes Tracker: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/press-… #ESG #SustainableInvesting #InvestmentTrusts #InvestmentCompanies #Investing #ESGInvesting
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.@FETrustnet reports on @LSEplc's boss Julia Hoggett's three Budget asks to deliver more domestic savings into UK companies and boost growth across the wider economy from her speech @AICPRESS Investment Company Showcase. tinyurl.com/yunhsu9p

London Stock Exchange chief’s three Budget asks to get Britons investing in Britain | Trustnet

News archive including articles on Fund Managers, Fund Selection, Asset Allocation, Absolute Return, Offshore Investments, Tax Shelters, Insurance bonds. London Stock Exchange chief’s three Budget...

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Always good to debate, Ian! Katie Potts, legendary manager of Herald Investment Trust recently told me her opinion that passive investing was “dumb money”. Love Cowie’s Clangers and stratospheric trust successes @seraphim_space and Polar Capital Technology Trust. @AICPRESS
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Putting a bit of fizz into the debate re active v passive investment; my share whose price soared 18 times before it helped to buy a cottage on the coast. Tracker fund fans might get a birthday card from the king before they enjoy investment returns like that! thetimes.com/article/8f3c8aa…
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Must read article by @lucycaitevans for @thisismoney on how investment trusts help you access private companies and assets. Mentions @ScotMortgage_UK, Schiehallion, @seraphim_space, INPP, @3iinfra, PIN, Cordiant Digital, Living REIT,Custodian Property Income REIT. Comments from me & @WealthClubUK. @AICPRESS tinyurl.com/mr3r59dz

Claim a stake in the hottest companies - BEFORE they strike it big

It's an extraordinary time to be an investor. But not everyone has an equal chance to get in on the action.

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Interesting piece from @advinvestor on the themes that will drive investment trust IPOs. @ShoreCapital are looking into a quantum computing trust. Other possibilities include defence, digital assets, crypto and China. @AICPRESS tinyurl.com/4j3t8ekd

David Stevenson: The themes that will drive the next generation of trust IPOs

The next generation of investment companies will have to become increasingly niche to appeal to investors.

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What are the biggest misconceptions about private equity? From excessive leverage to high-risk buyouts, investment trust managers challenge common assumptions and explore how active ownership and business growth and the shape the asset class. Read more: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/press-… #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing #privateequity

Private for longer: the opportunity for private equity investment trusts

Managers’ views on discounts, exits and misconceptions about private equity.

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.@ftadviser covers the @AICPRESS research - the ESG generation gap is widening. Only 31 per cent of investors over 65 years old consider ESG when investing, compared to 65 per cent of those under 45. Comments from @NickBritton_ . tinyurl.com/yws52ypp

ESG generation gap widens as performance expectations fall, AIC data suggests

The ESG generation gap has widened as performance expectations have dropped.

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.@FETrustnet covers the views of Job Curtis - City of London Investment Trust and Anthony Lynch- co-manager of JPMorgan Claverhouse Investment Trust on the banking sector expressed at The @AICPRESS Showcase. tinyurl.com/538km5bp

UK banks: The rally continues but is nearing the ‘sweet spot’ limit | Trustnet

News archive including articles on Fund Managers, Fund Selection, Asset Allocation, Absolute Return, Offshore Investments, Tax Shelters, Insurance bonds. UK banks: The rally continues but is nearing...

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Do you consider #ESG when investing? Why or why not? 65% of investors under 45 do. Read our release to see what other private investors think: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/press-… #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing #esginvesting
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Most investors are watching the same handful of AI stocks. AGT looks where they aren't. On 14 October, Joe Bauernfreund and Ross McGarry join host @FundFanatic (@QuotedData) to explain how AGT finds companies priced below what they actually own, and works directly with boards to close that gap. Ask your questions live. Register now: workcast.com/register?cpak=1… #InvestmentTrusts #ValueInvesting #AGT #WebinarAlert
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Quite a battle
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Our fantasy fund manager competition is back! Find out which of our journalists has jumped into the lead this month: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/commen… #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing @conkers3 @FundFanatic @MoiraONeill @holly_mead_ @jeffprestridge

Fantasy fund manager: first-time investor closes gap on financial journalist

Lynn Beattie researched her trust picks on Google and still has the title in her sights with three months to go.

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Tempus rates City of London Investment Trust a buy in @TimesBusiness. "We are sticking with that buy advice because for those that want UK market exposure without the headache of having to build and monitor their own portfolio then it is difficult to beat what is on offer here." @AICPRESS tinyurl.com/yjb886zr

Should you buy shares in City of London Investment Trust?

The UK trust offers regular cash payouts and an 88% five-year return for savers seeking hassle-free market growth

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.@NilsPratley analyses the vote at Baillie Gifford US Growth stating: "The choice, then, is between a known strategy that has been successful, with a few bumps, or a mystery ride under Saba’s tame directors. The analysis should not be hard: shareholders should stick with the existing board. Independence matters." @AICPRESS @BusinessDesk tinyurl.com/4wahsb63

Time to tell US raider Saba Capital to get lost – again | Nils Pratley

Boaz Weinstein’s hedge fund is waging an aggressive campaign against the FTSE 250’s Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust

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Our fantasy fund manager competition is back! Find out which of our journalists has jumped into the lead this month: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/commen… #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing @conkers3 @FundFanatic @MoiraONeill @holly_mead_ @jeffprestridge

Fantasy fund manager: first-time investor closes gap on financial journalist

Lynn Beattie researched her trust picks on Google and still has the title in her sights with three months to go.

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