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IT Special: Top performing VCT sectors revealed

IFAonline | 14 May 2012 | 14:53

Annabel Brodie-Smith of the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) reviews recent developments in the VCT sector and assesses future investment opportunities.

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AIC: it may be better to take a hit on FATCA

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has suggested to members with modest investments in US securities that they may be better off not signing up to controversial tax initiative FATCA and taking the penalty charge.

IFAonline | 08 May 2012 | 07:45
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AIC urges members to drop TER for ‘ongoing charges’

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) is urging members to stop publishing total expense ratios (TERs), instead recommending closed-ended funds disclose ‘ongoing charges’ to give investors a greater level of clarity.

IFAonline | 02 May 2012 | 16:14

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AIC draws up seven-step RDR action plan

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has devised a seven-step guide for advisers to help them prepare for the retail distribution review (RDR).

IFAonline | 23 Jan 2012 | 13:40
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Funds at a knocked-down price

The battle between investment trusts and OEICs is long standing, but when it comes to cost, one side comes out on top, writes Kyle Caldwell.

Professional Adviser | 03 Oct 2011 | 09:52
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Why investment trusts are winning the low-cost war

F&C Investments’ Mike Woodward explains how investment trusts have the edge over open-ended funds and ETFs in the low-cost battle.

Professional Adviser | 10 Aug 2011 | 07:00
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RDR gap fill test: Understanding the main investment theories

Congratulations, reader, for completing our RDR gap fill article on the main investment theories.

IFAonline | 07 Jul 2011 | 10:31
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Gap fill: Understanding investment theories

In the latest in our exclusive series of gap fill articles helping you prepare for RDR, Jackie Lockie covers everything you need to know about the main investment theories…

Professional Adviser | 07 Jul 2011 | 08:00
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AIC recruits Lockie for RDR support

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has appointed a new training manager to provide support for advisers post-RDR.

IFAonline | 24 Jan 2011 | 15:30
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RDR will create 'level playing field' for trusts-FSA

RDR will force IFAs to recommend investment trusts as part of their advice to clients, according to the FSA.

IFAonline | 20 Apr 2010 | 14:00
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Are investment trusts the best option in an RDR world?

Investment trusts can give clients good value for money without impacting on potential investment returns.

Professional Adviser | 01 Apr 2010 | 09:00
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Budget 2010: Treasury considers relaxing VCT rules

The Treasury is considering relaxing the rules which govern VCT investment.

IFAonline | 24 Mar 2010 | 15:35
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Budget 2010: Treasury reveals investment trust tax consultation

The Government has announced a consultation into the tax regime for investment trusts which will include rules on direct property investment.

IFAonline | 24 Mar 2010 | 15:20

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