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

[AIC @AICPRESS]

As the World Cup kicks off today, our research shows investment trusts have exposure to 36 of the 48 qualifying nations. Find out which countries come out on top!:

https://t.co/XZbQGgCiXf

#InvestmentTrusts #InvestmentCompanies #Investing #WorldCup

[AIC @AICPRESS]

Investment trusts have been providing access to private markets for decades. As LTAFs gain momentum, it's worth asking whether newer really means better.

Our Chief Executive, Richard Stone, explains why investment trusts remain the natural home for illiquid assets.

https://t.co/1Vh9IRrgqj

#InvestmentTrusts #PrivateMarkets #LTAFs #InvestmentCompanies #Investing

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Anna Leach @The_IoD gives the economic outlook @AICPRESS VCT Conference. Check out the inflation chart - A and B are based on a quick resolution to the Iran conflict but C is a slower resolution with higher oil prices. Inflation looks higher for longer & likely that rates rise…

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Fascinating to hear from @JamesUffindell, founder of Bright Network which helps graduates find jobs at @AICPRESS VCT Conference. They are funded by @Maven_CP. When he exits this business, James is keen to start another one.

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Georgiana Bennett - Head of Venture Capital Products @Barclays Private Bank & Wealth Management on the investor perspective at @AICPRESS VCT conference. Performance of VCTs is even more important now the tax relief comes down. She likes performance fees that are aligned with realisations.

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

.@AICPRESS VCT conference we have a panel on The commercial challenges of lower fundraising - Nic Pillow, Blackfinch Spring VCT, Jessica Franks @pumacapglobal and David Benda - Albion Technology & General VCT. Great socks - Nic Pillow!

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Trust merger! - Pacific Assets Trust announces the conclusion of its strategic review by agreeing a merger with Schroder Asian Total Return. @AICPRESS https://t.co/Ld8kYletmE

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

.@AICPRESS VCT Conference is underway with @rwstone1 presenting. He says it seems illogical that in the Budget the government makes the scheme more effective with the change to investment limits but cuts its legs off with the surprise reduction to tax relief.

[AIC @AICPRESS]

Welcome to the AIC’s VCT conference!

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

.@linus_uhlig and @charlotte_giff analyse @SpaceX 's IPO for @TeleBusiness. Explains investors can get exposure via investment trusts. @ScotMortgage_UK's $200m stake in SpaceX in 2018 is now $3.3bn - a return of more than 1,500%. @AICPRESS https://t.co/7JVQLPKk0B

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

After nearly four years the investment trust discount closed May back in single figures at 9.6%!

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

.@epowellTT covers Drax's purchase of Bluefield Solar Income Fund for @TimesBusiness. @AICPRESS https://t.co/fEIGgAbUUV

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Exciting to see @AnthropicAI is filing for an IPO in @TimesBusiness @LouisaClarence. A number of investment trusts invest in Anthropic -Schiehallion Fund, Baillie Gifford US Growth, @ScotMortgage_UK, RIT Capital Partners and Pantheon International. @AICPRESS https://t.co/e5bcDBkyNx

[Gavin Lumsden @FundFanatic]

The Association of Investment Companies @aicpress spies light at the end of the tunnel after the average investment trust discount reached single digits for the first time in nearly four years. The average discount on 31 May 2026 was 9.6%. https://t.co/vnYng9gFoq

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

.@PortfAdviser analyses what's really going on with investment trust discounts - well worth reading. Comments from @trustintel, @QuotedData and me. @AICPRESS https://t.co/Bxu7nscBDE

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Punchy comment piece from @Benjaminwmartin on @SpaceX and @seraphim_space for @timesbusiness. "The smarter bet for space-mad investors may well be to ignore the hype, look closer to home and back the more down-to-earth Seraphim instead." @AICPRESS https://t.co/xCKBXvXOeC

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Well worth reading Ian’s piece on Global Emerging Market investment trusts - they have been flying! @AICPRESS

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

With tech stocks down over night, it's well worth reading @advinvestor on what to do if the AIC bubble burts in @TeleBusiness. Lots of investment trust mentions - JPMGGI, Temple Bar, Law Debenture, Finsbury Growth & Income. @AICPRESS https://t.co/IhbQVUyb79

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

It's worth having a @heraldscotland subscription - really cheap - for the excellent work by @ianmcconnellHT. A must read on @ScotMortgage_UK' s views on their portfolio and value of the investment trust structure. @AICPRESS https://t.co/iHkORS9HfW

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

This month in Compass, trust managers explain the continued demand for oil and gas, @iancowie makes the case for bonds and we look at why emerging markets are flying. And I delve into the return of single-digit discounts! @AICPRESS https://t.co/ndlPxtaLRn