AIC

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has named the top 20 performing and most consistent investment companies over the past decade.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has delayed the publication of its final rules and guidance on unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS) until June.

VCTs

The Venture Capital Trust (VCT) sector raised £402.5m in 2012/13, up 22% on the previous tax year, according to data published by the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

Most investment company directors think the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) will be positive for the sector, a poll suggests.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is set to make clear that venture capital trusts (VCTs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs) will not be included in a forthcoming ban on the sale of unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS) to most...

Unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, has announced the winners of its ninth annual Media Adviser Awards, sponsored by Standard Life. Here is the list of those who won and the runners up.

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has warned venture capital trust (VCT) fundraising will halve next year, if the vehicles are not granted an exemption from the Financial Services Authority's (FSA's) sales ban on unregulated collective investment...

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has warned offshore investment trusts and UK REITs could be under threat from Financial Services Authority (FSA) proposals to ban promotions of unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS) to ordinary...

With Financial Planning Week under way, and the tenth and last adviser seminar for 2012 wrapped up, AIC training manager Jackie Lockie reflects on her year on the road meeting advisers.