F&C Investment Trust (LON:FCIT) reported a 12.8% shareholder total return for the first half of the year, modestly ahead of its 12.6% benchmark return, as strong global equity markets and a narrowing share-price discount supported results. Fund Manager Paul Niven said net asset value total retu

F&C Investment Trust (LON:FCIT) used a shareholder update to outline portfolio positioning, recent performance, and key market themes, with fund manager Paul Nevin emphasizing a long-term, globally diversified approach spanning listed equities and private equity. Trust overview and portfolio st

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The Hestia JV will deliver mixed-tenure projects in line with the government's Plan for Change.

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