VCT seminars from the AIC

By Lora Benson | Dec 08, 2016
The Association of Investment Companies is holding three training seminars on venture capital trusts (VCTs) in the New Year.

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) is holding three training seminars on venture capital trusts (VCTs) for financial planners and wealth managers. The free half-day events are accredited by the CISI and are led by the AIC’s head of training, Nick Britton, with two VCT managers as guest speakers. Dates and times are below, and you can reserve your place either via the online booking form or by calling Debra Gibbons on 020 7282 5572.

Leeds – Wednesday 18 January 2017, 9.30-12.30

Woodlands Hotel, 79 Gelderd Rd, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7LY

Guest speakers: Tim Levett (Northern VCTs), Paul Jourdan (Amati VCTs)

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Birmingham – Thursday 19 January 2017, 9.30-12.30

The Manor Hotel, Main Road, Meriden, Solihull, CV7 7NH

Guest speakers: David Hall (British Smaller Companies VCTs), Andrew Buchanan (Octopus AIM VCTs)

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Guildford – Wednesday 1 February 2017, 9.30-12.30

Holiday Inn, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XZ

Guest speakers: Will Fraser-Allen (Albion VCTs), Eliot Kaye (Puma VCTs)

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The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) represents the interests of the investment trust industry and their members include a broad range of closed ended investment companies, investment trusts and VCTs. The AIC has 338 members and the industry has total assets of approximately £113 billion. The AIC lobbies on behalf of its members, promotes best practice and provides information and training on investment companies to financial advisers. To find out more about our training programme and information on investment companies please go to our adviser website.