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

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Interesting piece from Ian on the comeback of investment trusts in the Healthcare & Biotechnology sector. @AICPRESS

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Planning to watch the World Cup quarter-finals? If you own global or European investment trusts, your portfolio already has a place in the last eight. Read more: https://t.co/XZbQGgCiXf

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[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Thanks so much to everyone who came to @AICPRESS Summer Reception last night. It was a hot and sultry night - perfect to enjoy the beautiful Investec roof terrace. So good to see everyone out and about enjoying themselves. 🌞🔥

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It's time to book your place at this year's Investment Company Showcase! Sign up for free here using code SOCIAL26 and hear from over 30 investment experts: https://t.co/sVsEqv7LRa

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New face in Number 10? For investors, that’s a sideshow, says Alexander Chartres of Ruffer Investment Company. Read his take on the ‘New World Disorder’: https://t.co/B2zRrDUdNa

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[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Must read piece from @IanKingBusiness on the importance of retail investors to investment trusts in @FT. "Boards need to realise that retail participation is ultimately a good thing." @AICPRESS https://t.co/g28XMl9pm4

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Could changes to UK pension policy unlock more opportunities for private investors?

William MacLeod, managing director of Gravis, explores why investment trusts could finally be back in the spotlight and what it means for investors.

Read more: https://t.co/XzwTaqpOcD

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[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

This month in Compass, @iancowie explains what a new PM means for investors, managers reflect on the impact of the Brexit vote and we look for the next mega-IPOs. I reveal the line up for October's Showcase and I'm ready for France! 🇫🇷 @AICPRESS https://t.co/Z0ix9qagWQ

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Read @PortfAdviser on the best performing investment trust sectors this half - Technology & Tech Innovation was the best performing sector, Asia-Pacific second & Global EM sector third. Baker Steel Resources was the best performing trust. @AICPRESS https://t.co/hKdglyYRMn

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We spoke with UK investment trust managers to discuss why investment trusts are well placed for the next decade.

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The Technology & Technology Innovation sector was the top-performing investment trust sector in the first half of 2026, delivering a 50% share price total return. That compares with an average return of 9.4% across all investment trusts.

Asia Pacific ranked second with a return of 33%, followed by Global Emerging Markets at 31%.

Read more: https://t.co/JKPsNKWi9W

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[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Good news on investment trusts post-sale cost disclosure. “This is a win for consumers and investment companies.”

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We have responded to the FCA's consultation paper ‘Simplifying Consumer Investment Disclosures’ (CP26/24), which addresses the post-sale cost disclosures that, come under the MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) rules.

Read more: https://t.co/1hw4q3wsQ5

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First time investor? Where do you even begin? Patrick Hosking shares his practical advice for new investors.

https://t.co/C0nkKlIIN0

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We have written to the Business and Trade Committee @CommonsBTC to recommend that it investigates the impact of reduced #VCT fundraising on the UK’s #scaleup companies. Read the full release here: https://t.co/Ony5ySkrKx

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Are you interested in investing in biotech? Investment trusts give you access to a wide range of biotech companies and cutting-edge treatments.

Read more: https://t.co/yIXf7c2vy3

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As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July, we asked global investment trust managers for their reflections on whether the US is still the world’s most attractive stock market, and how they see the opportunities and risks for investors.

Read more: https://t.co/Alka5CMvet

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[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

.@Sharesify's @Steven__Frazer covers six of the biggest investment trusts and asks should you own them? @AICPRESS https://t.co/PeON265Z0m