AIC sector revamp welcomed as alternative flows double
Changes come into effect on 28 May
The two Asia Pacific sectors will be split into three under the new plans
Investment trust professionals have welcomed the Association of Investment Companies' (AIC) decision to introduce 13 new sectors and rename 15 others, in its attempt to more "accurately reflect the shape of the industry today".
The changes, announced last week, follow a year-long, industry-wide consultation, and will come into fruition on 28 May. They include splitting the two Asia Pacific sectors into three: Asia Pacific,...
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