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Lots of investors are increasingly turning to cheap tracker funds which means the pressure is on investment trusts to not only outperform the market and prove their worth, but also make their charges more competitive. Dan Coatsworth talks to Annabel Brodie-Smith from the Association of Investment Companies about this topic and to find out which trusts have the highest and lowest costs for investors. Paul Niven, manager of retail investor favourite F&C Investment Trust, is on this week's podcast to discuss the summer's market sell-off and whether it has prompted big changes in his portfolio. Laith Khalaf talks to James Carthew from QuotedData about the big merger between Alliance Trust and Witan which is expected to complete in the next few months. 3i Group continues to be one of the few investment trusts to trade at a chunky premium to the value of its underlying assets, so we asked Tom Sieber and Steve Frazer from Shares magazine to explain why investors are happy to pay up to own the shares. Tom also chats about BlackRock World Mining's latest results and why there is some bad news for anyone thinking metal producers are a great source of dividends.
Welcome to the third instalment in a new series of bonus podcasts from the AJ Bell Money & Markets team all about investment trusts. Published at the start of each month, the bonus podcast features a range of topics with investment experts and fund managers, with each episode debating some of the most popular trusts with retail investors, the big topics that matter, and a little bit of educational material to get listeners up to speed. This episode focuses on income, growth, the UK and renewable energy. Laith Khalaf talks to Annabel Brodie-Smith from the Association of Investment Companies about dividend heroes. These are investment trusts that have raised their dividend every year for at least 20 years in a row. Martin Gamble and Tom Sieber from Shares magazine explore the rise of JPMorgan Global Growth & Income and how it has become one of the most popular trusts with UK investors. Ryan Lightfoot-Aminoff from Kepler Partners is on the show to explain the different ways you can invest in the UK following plans by the Government to launch a British ISA. Meanwhile, Dan Coatsworth talks to James Smith from Premier Miton Global Renewables Trust about why the renewable energy space has been a disappointing place to invest recently, and what is needed for the sector to deliver better returns.
Welcome to the Investing Matters podcast from the London South East. My name is Peter Higgins, you can find me on Twitter @conkers3 and I will be your host for this podcast series. What can you expect from the Investing Matters podcasts? A great question. You will find long form interviews with noteworthy veterans and experts from the investment and fund management industry. During these interviews each interviewee will share and impart their knowledge, learning and insights on what aspects of Investing truly matters to them and what in their view should matter to investors. We hope this knowledge exchange benefits all and enables all those accessing and listening to these podcasts to achieve even greater investing success. We celebrate our first year anniversary and take a look at the most listened episodes. Podcast host Pete Higgins and Chief Operating Officer Dave Mutton share with you the history of the podcast, principles, what our podcast listeners can look forward to in 2023, and much more. In this Anniversary episode on the Investing Matters podcast, Dave Mutton, Chief Operating Officer of London South East and host, Peter Higgins discuss the history, principles and purpose behind educational investing podcast series. They look at The Top 10 episodes so far and celebrate 5 Top podcasts thus far with clips and share some of the fantastic feedback received by the Investing Matters platform so far. This podcast is finished with plans and hopes for further stellar global guests for the continued growth of the Investing Matters podcasts in 2023. With the continued guiding principle that our philosophy would one of our guests imparting investing knowledge, insights and investment strategies not tips with regards to stocks, shares, funds or investment companies. As the goal remains to educate investors to improve, grow more resilient, become shrewder, adaptable and hopefully achieve their investing goals and become wealthier and more successful by taking less risks. The topics discussed include: The Neil Woodford/ Woodford Fund debacle, Global financial crisis, Tech innovations, Profit warnings, Blockchain, ESG "an unstoppable trend", ESG Trust and Standards; Magazines trends, being contrarian, Investing long-term, importance of research, Banks going bust, Psychology, Difference between Trusts & Funds, Tax benefits of Venture Capital Trusts (VCT), Dividend heroes, Determination, perseverance, resilience, Property investing, Investing education, strategies and much. With clips from Mark Dampier, George O'Connor, Janet Mui, John Stepek and Annabel Brodie-Smith. PLEASE NOTE: Now of none this would have been possible with the kindness of all the interviewees on the show up the point of this anniversary show. Those exceptionally talented individuals in order of appearance were: Gavin Oldham OBE Simon Young Elizabeth Gooch MBE Alyx Wood Annabel Brodie-Smith George Barrow John Hughman Stephen Yiu Charlotte Ransom Algy Hall Edmund Shing Mark Dampier John Stepek Tim Rogers Chris Dillow Reg Hoare Nick Britton George O'Connor Janet Mui Alex Schlich Gervais Williams Sharon Bentley-Hamlyn John Salako Stephen Kelly
Welcome to this episode of Investing Matters, which is with none other than the award-winning Communications Director at the Association of Investment Companies, Annabel Brodie-Smith. Annabel is a highly sought-after expert within the investment companies' industry. In this Investing Matters podcast, we discuss some of Annabel's achievements and many of those achieved by the Investment Companies that now make up around £274 billion in assets, Dividend Heroes, record breaking issuance and investors recognising the benefits of dividend paying investment companies. In addition: Assets at premium to net asset value, discounts to net asset value, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Scottish Mortgage Trust, Blockchain, Unquoted companies, Private Equity companies, Venture Capital Trusts, Environmental Social Governance (ESG) investing, global reach, new listings and much more. We hope you enjoy this podcast, and we look forward to hearing your feedback. Please subscribe to this podcast on your platform of choice and follow the @InvMattPodcast on Twitter.
This FTAdviser In Focus podcast aims to do two things: to look at the reason why investment trusts have proved to be good income plays for pension investors, and to understand why the investment trust universe can provide sustainable long-term returns. Joining Simoney Kyriakou, senior editor of FTAdviser, on this podcast is Annabel Brodie-Smith, communications director for the Association of Investment Companies; Tim Morris, financial adviser at Russell & Co; and Simon Clements, manager of the soon-to-be launched Liontrust ESG Trust. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A lack of good financial education has often been cited as the reason for people's financial ill-preparedness.So, in 2021, how can advisers encourage their clients - and their client's young children - to form good money habits?Furthermore, if education about managing one's finances begins at school or even younger, what sort of helpful tips might advisers share with clients to help them get their own children off to a flying start?Speaking to Simoney Kyriakou, senior editor for FTAdviser, about these issues and more on the FTAdviser podcast, is Jason Green, head of workplace research for FTRC/Benefits Guru; Annabel Brodie-Smith, communications director at the Association of Investment Companies, Robert Gardner, director of investments at St James’s Place; and Ewan Edwards, commercial director at Aldermore Bank.The FTAdviser Podcast is the weekly podcast for financial advisers, brought to you by FTAdviser. Each week, FTAdviser is joined by guests from the industry to discuss the week in news and pressing industry issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Annabel Brodie-Smith, communications director at the Association of Investment Companies, updates on how investment trusts have been performing amid the recent market plunges and explains why they could still pay a good income. Dave Baxter looks at which assets have held up amid the market melt down and highlights some funds with which to access them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We shine a light on investment trusts this week, looking into what makes this a good investment choice, and why it is difficult to promote them. Twink is joined by Ross Duncton, Managing Director, Head of Marketing & Direct at BMO Global Asset Management (EMEA) and Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director at Association of Investment Companies (AIC). This episode has been recorded remotely, following Covid-19 lockdown measures. Themes covered in this podcast- Why investment trusts are a good investment choice- The advantages of a closed-ended structure and who this will likely appeal to - How the audience of investment trusts is changing over time- The difficulties with marketing investment trusts- How the F&C investment trust celebrated and marketed it’s 150-year milestone Ross Duncton is a highly experienced marketing lead with over 15 years’ experience working in the financial services industry. Heading marketing teams in other large financial firms such as Prudential and Acromas Financial services, Ross has a thorough understanding of all marketing competencies, product management, commercials and operational capabilities. Communications Director at the AIC, Annabel Brodie-Smith manages the PR team whose role it is to communicate the uses and benefits of investment companies and VCTs to the media, advisers, wealth managers and private investors. In addition, Annabel is also responsible for co-ordinating the AIC’s RDR programme and overseeing the AIC’s adviser and training seminars. The AIM High podcast is hosted by Twink Field, CEO and Founder of White Marble Marketing and The Association of Investment Marketers (AIM). AIM creates content and resources designed specifically for marketers within the investment management world. The AIM High podcast is focused on conversations with a range of investment industry experts talking about the opportunities and challenges of financial services, the evolution and impact of products, practical investment marketing insights and personal development for careers. Welcome to the AIM High podcast, hosted by Twink Field, CEO and Founder of White Marble Marketing, for The Association of Investment Marketers (AIM). AIM creates content and resources designed specifically for marketers within the investment management world. The AIM High podcast is focused on conversations with a range of investment industry experts talking about the opportunities and challenges of financial services, the evolution and impact of products, practical investment marketing insights and personal development for careers.
Welcome to season 2 of the podcast with a bumper episode on all things money and markets-related. The team chat about the demise of Thomas Cook and what it means for shareholders and customers. Find out why so few investment trusts have joined the stock market this year; and discover the savings accounts paying you next to nothing. We also have a great story about an entrepreneurial person cashing in on Monzo’s popularity. AJ Bell’s Personal Finance Analyst Laura Suter and Shares’ Editor Daniel Coatsworth are joined this week by Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director at the Association of Investment Companies.
This week’s podcast looks at the booming market for companies listing in the US, the key points to consider when investing in overseas-listed shares, how a new service lets you see when investment trusts pay dividends, and why a new reports thinks we shouldn’t work full time until we’re 40. AJ Bell’s Personal Finance Analyst Laura Suter and Shares’ Editor Daniel Coatsworth are joined this week by Annabel Brodie-Smith, communications director at the Association of Investment Companies.
Annabel Brodie Smith, communications director at the Association of Investment Companies, explains how investment trusts can boost your portfolio. Taha Lokhandwala updates on Murray International and explains how to avoid a type of fund you wouldn't want to have in your portfolio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the 13th CONKERS’ CORNER. In this interview I have the pleasure of speaking with Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies on Twitter . Annabel is the Communications Director of the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) http://www.theaic.co.uk/representing Investment Trusts and Venture Capital Trusts. These Trusts are currently valued at nearly £165 Billion, most of which are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Annabel’s journey and interest in the Investment Industry began whilst studying for her Geography Degree at Kings College, London where she found herself in a joint department with the London School of Economics. She then did a Economic Geography MA at Syracuse University in New York, where she focused on developments in China and Hong Kong. After returning to the UK and doing some jobs that she did not enjoy, Annabel completed a Public Relations course. In 1996 this led to her gaining a job with the Public Relations and Communications company Hill & Knowlton (H&K) (which is part of WPP – one of the biggest PR agencies in the world). At H&K Annabel worked on some notable projects and events including the Athens Olympic bid. In November 1997 Annabel successfully gained a PR & Communications role with the AIC. Her role focuses on communicating the uses, features and benefits of investment companies to the media, opinion formers, financial advisers, wealth managers and private investors. Now nearly 19 years into the job, Annabel has led the AIC’s public relations and managed the reputation of the industry through great growth and challenges. These challenges have included transforming the profile of the AIC, its advertising campaign and the splits crisis as well as a number of regulatory threats. Most recently she has led the AIC’s response to the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) included in which, she has overseen the training of over 5,000 Financial Advisers and Wealth Managers. AIC’s Industry Overview http://www.theaic.co.uk/aic/statistics/industry-overview AIC’s Dividend Heroes http://www.theaic.co.uk/sites/default/files/hidden-files/Dividendheroes18May2016.pdf Annabel has been a long-term investor for over 18 years and has refined her investing strategy over those years taking into consideration asset allocation, diversification and a broad global approach. Listen now to gain insights into how Annabel invests and learn from the lessons in her investing journey.
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