Investment Trusts

Fidelity's China Investment Trust, managed by Anthony Bolton, was named Best New Launch at the 12th annual Investment Week Investment Trust of the Year Awards, held last night.

Will RDR change the game for investment trusts?

F&C will retain the £617m Commercial Property trust (FCPT) mandate following a failed takeover bid by Ignis-managed UK Commercial Property trust.

Minority shareholders in F&C Commercial Property trust (FCPT) have rejected a proposed takeover by Ignis-managed UK Commercial Property trust (UKCPT) to create a £1.6bn vehicle.

The Witan investment trust has handed a £120m pan-European mandate to Marathon Asset Management.

James Budden of Baillie Gifford says the RDR may see closed-ended funds in guided architecture and on fund recommendation lists alongside open-ended funds.

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

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

Investment trusts have historically played only a relatively minor role in retirement planning. David Barron looks at the reasons why this situation is now changing

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