Investment Trusts

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

The investment trust sector could suffer if Anthony Bolton fails to make a success of his new Fidelity China Special Situations vehicle, securities broker Winterflood has warned.

Fidelity has registered a China Special Situations company at Companies House in the clearest indication yet Anthony Bolton's new fund will be an investment trust.

Funds of investment trusts dominated the multi-manager performance tables last year, benefiting from the deep discounts which opened up for underlying companies during the market downturn.

The AIC has appointed Ian Sayers as director general after he held the role of acting head of the organisation since the departure of Daniel Godfrey at the end of July.

Tax changes aimed at the wealthy in the UK and due to take effect from April 6, 2011 are likely to make a significant impact on pension provision.

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Witan marketing director James Frost on how the trust has coped in the recession.

Over a third (35%) of investment company directors say advisers are fundamental to developing a larger retail shareholder base for investment trusts, suggests a survey by JPMorgan.

Daniel Godfrey has stepped down from his role as director general of the AIC, after 11 years in the job, to "seek a new challenge".