Investment Trusts

Research carried out by Standard Life has revealed that only 17% of individuals have taken advantage of the estate planning benefits of trusts, with 82% still leaving their assets outside this important wrapper.

New Star’s Tri-Star Unit Trust, which offers exposure to commercial property, bonds and UK equities in one fund, is now available via Skandia’s life, pension and fund supermarket fund ranges.

The countdown to Christmas is underway, but whilst children’s savings schemes are unlikely to become this season’s kids must haves, they will certainly be remembered long after all the toys have been put away.

Alliance Trust PLC, the largest generalist investment trust company listed on the London Stock Exchange, has acquired venture capital investment company Albany Ventures in a move that will broaden the company’s investment expertise by bringing on board a highly experienced private equity team.