Jane Lewis

Phaunos Timber Fund Ltd. is a closed-end investment fund, which engages in the investment in a diversified global portfolio of timberland and timber-related investments. The firm provides shareholders with long term returns, through a combination of capital appreciation but with some income, through a global portfolio of timberland and timber-related investments. The company was founded by Kimberly Tara and Liane Luke on September 28, 2006 and is headquartered in St. Peter Port, Guernsey.

The Scottish Investment Trust Plc s a mutual fund closed-end investment firm, which engages in the provision of investment business. It invests in an integrated global portfolio constructed through an investment process whereby assets are primarily allocated on the basis of the investment merits of individual stocks. The company was founded on July 27, 1887 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

JPMorgan Global Growth & Income Plc operates as a closed-end investment trust. It intends to provide superior total returns and outperform the MSCI over the long-term by investing in companies based around the world. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Majedie Investments Plc is a mutual fund closed-end investment firm, which engages in the provision of investment business. Its investment objective is to maximize total shareholder return whilst increasing dividends by more than the rate of inflation over the long term. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

CT UK Capital & Income Investment Trust Plc is a closed-end investment fund company. Its investment objective is to secure long-term capital and income growth from a portfolio consisting of Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) all-Share companies. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Invesco Perpetual UK Smaller Cos. Investment Trust Plc operates as a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term total return through investment in broad section of small to medium sized UK quoted companies. The company invests its funds in the portfolio including health care, aerospace and defense, retail, travel and leisure, oil and gas, software, food, media and financial services sectors. Invesco Perpetual UK Smaller Cos. Investment Trust was founded on May 7, 1987 and is headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, the United Kingdom.

Winterflood Investment Trusts recently held their Annual Investment Companies Conference where speakers from leading investment trust management groups discussed the prospects for their respective asset classes. The event took place in person at the Drapers' Hall in the City, marking the first time since 2020. The British company specializes in investment trusts and provides a platform for investment in various asset classes such as bonds, infrastructure, and logistics property. Commercial property capital values have improved slightly in Q1 2023, according to CBRE reports. The presentation slides from the conference are available for viewing, along with short video interviews with the managers.