Guide to investment companies Insights Compare investment companies Screener ESG Income finder Ready to invest Industry trends Members Financial advisers About the AIC The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) was founded in 1932 to represent the interests of the investment trust industry – the oldest form of collective investment. Today, the AIC represents a broad range of investment companies, incorporating investment trusts, VCTs and other closed-end funds. The AIC is the trade body for closed-ended investment companies. The association represents a broad range of closed-ended investment companies, incorporating investment trusts, offshore investment companies, REITs and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs). We help our member companies deliver better returns for their investors in several ways: Lobbying – we work with regulators and government departments to develop the best possible tax and legal environment for our members and their shareholders. Generating interest in investment companies – our press team works with the media and opinion-formers to engage investors and financial advisers. Technical advice and guidance – we keep our members up-to-date with legal and regulatory changes and provide guidance and advice on how to comply with them. Events and training – we hold regular conferences, seminars and roundtables for members on key topical issues, as well as running training courses for both members and financial advisers. Statistics – we calculate and publish performance information on our members. Online presence – our website is used by thousands of investors, financial advisers and journalists to get reliable and up-to-date information and news about investment companies. Our mission is to help members add value for shareholders over the longer term. About our members We represent a range of closed-ended investment companies including: investment trusts offshore investment companies venture capital trusts (VCTs) Find out how to join the AIC Want to learn more about investment companies? Our website hosts a a huge amount of information for both private investors and financial advisers with a view to inform and educate in regards to the long term benefits of investment companies. Take a look at our guide to discover how investment companies could work for you Home Contact us Glossary Terms of use Privacy policy Cookie policy Designed and developed by Moore-Wilson Follow us