Autumn Statement: AIC welcomes government’s promise to extend VCT sunset clause to 2035
The Chancellor has committed to extending VCTs’ sunset clause to 2035.
AIC welcomes Ros Altmann’s private members’ bill on costs
The AIC has welcomed Baroness Ros Altmann’s intervention in the debate about the disclosure of investment company costs.
FRC makes the right call on revisions to the UK corporate governance code
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has responded to the Financial Reporting Council’s policy update on its revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code.
“All the building blocks to perform in the future”
Managers of property investment companies talk opportunities and challenges.
Investment company discounts widest since 2008
The average investment company traded at a discount of 16.9% at market close on 31 October 2023 – the widest discount for a month-end since December 2008.
ESG remains a “minefield” for advisers and wealth managers
91% recommend sustainable funds and 72% expect demand to increase. Less than a fifth of intermediaries trust ESG ratings.
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Top trusts on double-digit discounts
A list of the 20 best performing investment companies over ten years that are currently trading on double-digit discounts has been published by the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).
AIC launches ‘My portfolios’ tool to help investors keep track of their investments
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has launched a new tool called ‘My portfolios’ to help investors keep track of their investment company holdings.
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Investment company shareholders steering clear of AGMs
Nearly nine in ten private investors in investment companies have rarely or never attended an annual general meeting, according to research from the Association of Investment Companies.
ESG investing declining in popularity as fears of greenwashing grow
The popularity of ESG investing is declining since 2021, though a majority of private investors still say they consider ESG factors when investing.
