Cathy Pitt

Experienced INED specialising in investment companies, capital markets & governance. Advocate for Mental Health & Feminism. Views my own.

[Cathy Pitt @fundylady]

Indomitable. As in Gauls or Scottish Women.

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

The #WordOfTheDay is ‘indomitable.’
https://t.co/6sYMTBZ4U0

[For Women Scotland @ForWomenScot]

Just over 200 years after Elizabeth Fry won rights for women in prison, we have established that the Scottish Government's cruel policy of incarcerating women with violent male prisoners was never lawful. We are thrilled with the result, but it should never have come to this.

[Cathy Pitt @fundylady]

@Jebadoo2 @francesweetman I didn’t vote for him.

[Amanda Craig @AmandaPCraig]

Many years ago when I was a little girl my mother went to the graduation show of some young artists, and fell in love with a painting. But she couldn’t afford it, and as a woman could not take out a bank loan to buy it. She regretted it all her life. That artist was David Hockney

[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

[Biology in Medicine @biologyinmed]

We don’t give out cannabis or heroin or cocaine on the NHS to young people who want it.

Insisting people must given medication that is harmful, otherwise they may source drugs illegally is a terrible argument.

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Completely agree with you Mike. @AICPRESS is looking into how we can help make this happen.

[Cathy Pitt @fundylady]

My children have vast Pokemon card and Jellycat collections. I should ask before selling them, shouldn’t I? (The collections, not the children.)

[MoneyWeek @MoneyWeek]

A surge in the value of collectables such as Pokémon cards or vintage toys means you could be sitting on thousands or even millions https://t.co/gRukKD6g52

[AIC @AICPRESS]

What diseases are set to be overcome with new and emerging medicines? We recently spoke to #biotechnology #InvestmentTrust fund managers to find out about the exciting drug discoveries and treatments coming to market: https://t.co/cUavMCwzeC #investmentcompanies #healthcare #biotech

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

A fitting obituary for most wonderful man and investment trust fan, Hamish Buchan in @thetimes today. RIP Hamish - you will be missed. Thanks to @shedpal8 for all his work on this. @AICPRESS https://t.co/Du7CJBvgiN

[Cathy Pitt @fundylady]

This is deeply shocking. Students being harassed about attending lectures other people don’t like. There is a serious free speech and discipline problem at universities.

[Michael Foran @michaelpforan]

Due to escalating disruptive protests, I have decided to cancel the remainder of these lectures. This is deeply lamentable, but the disruption has undermined the academic nature of this series. Students shouldn't face bullying or harassment when attending academic events.

[Hollow Crown Fans @HollowCrownFans]

This weekend's #ShakespeareSunday theme has been chosen by @LazarusTheatre - Formidable & Fantastic Women!

[Cathy Pitt @fundylady]

“Don’t mistake the map for the territory.” Perfect from @akuareindorf

[Akua Reindorf KC @akuareindorf]

<I’m also a black lesbian who is frequently mistaken for a man. And I’ve never voted right of Labour, fwiw. Your assessment is pure fantasy. The Code is accurate guidance to the law. If you don’t like the law, take it up with parliament. Don’t mistake the map for the territory.

[Akua Reindorf KC @akuareindorf]

I've written the inaugural piece for my legal Substack on this week's attempt by MPs to block the @EHRC Code of Practice:

EARLY WARNING | Are MPs plotting to overturn For Women Scotland and dismantle women’s and LGB people’s discrimination law rights?

https://t.co/D0mxelouWb

[AIC @AICPRESS]

“...it’s encouraging to see that the average #investmenttrust industry #discount is now back in single digits." Says Richard Stone, CEO of the AIC. Find out what the discount is here: https://t.co/ZwAMkqAIze

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Good analysis of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust by Bill Kay for @TimesBusiness which is rated a buy. "UEM will not ride many high-tech waves, but the shares’ historic 0.71 beta suggests a long-term ability to minimise volatility and the current 3.25 per cent dividend yield is a strong fallback." @AICPRESS https://t.co/hVaxc92cMJ

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Big news at CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income. After an extensive review the board agreed to appoint Tufton Investment Management as its new investment manager effective September 14, 2026, with Keith Watson and Robert Crayfourd returning as portfolio managers. https://t.co/DvNw3c5lmt
@AICPRESS

[Investment Week @InvestmentWeek]

Wealth management consolidation leaves smaller trusts neglected

https://t.co/k8o0RloZYP

[Peter Higgins (conkers) @conkers3]

MT @annabelbrodies
Read about the revival of investment trusts by industry expert, Max King in @MoneyWeek.
"Investment trusts tend to outperform in rising markets, which leads to falling discounts. The sector's recovery has a lot further to go.." @AICPRESS https://t.co/2QE1wGwpzf

[Cathy Pitt @fundylady]

Had a glorious evening walk by the sea. Cooler weather, crowds mostly gone, sun setting. One of my favourite things to do after a hot day.