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Holly McKechnie

England

News Reporter at Legal Business

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  • 2 days ago | investorschronicle.co.uk | Holly McKechnie

    Investment trust takeover deals are increasingly common. Seven trusts were taken over last year, according to the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), as the sector battled with widening discounts. Another tranche of potential buyouts is on the cards this year, including high-profile bid offers for Warehouse Reit (WHR) and Assura (AGR). As a shareholder, news of a potential acquisition can be both a blessing and a curse.

  • 4 days ago | investorschronicle.co.uk | Holly McKechnie

    Following a recent market rally, is it time to revisit the investment case for this risky region? Published on June 3, 2025Latin America has always been a high-risk proposition for investors. Sometimes that risk brings high reward: 2025 has seen returns for the region soar in the face of growing global uncertainty.

  • 1 week ago | investorschronicle.co.uk | Holly McKechnie

    Over the next month, shareholders for nine funds will decide whether or not the trusts should continue to existPublished on May 29, 2025Following four sets of continuation votes in May, the investment trust sector will face another round of votes in June, as the spectre of consolidation rears its head. The majority of the scheduled votes are routine in nature, as shareholders are typically given the opportunity to participate in a continuation vote every three or five years.

  • 1 week ago | investorschronicle.co.uk | Holly McKechnie

    Rising rates of childlessness call for a new approach to will writing and inheritance tax planningPublished on May 27, 2025Estate planning advice is generally geared to those with children. After all, the desire to provide for your offspring even when you are gone is a natural instinct. But if you are among the growing number of people who are child-free, either by choice or by circumstance, you may have different priorities and necessities.

  • 2 weeks ago | investorschronicle.co.uk | Holly McKechnie

    Portfolio Clinic: Our reader wants to retire early, but will his property and pension investments meet his needs? Holly McKechnie investigatesPublished on May 23, 2025Early retirement is a common financial goal. Escaping the rat race and extending the time spent enjoying life is an appealing prospect, but doing so requires a rock-solid financial plan. Given the unpredictability of life, running out of money in retirement is a real worry.

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