Independent spirit:

How investment trust boards increasingly benefit investors

In these tumultuous times investors increasingly seek more assurances that their money is safe and being looked after responsibly. This quest for openness is perhaps one of the defining attributes of investment trusts - as they naturally foster a transparent environment through their boards of directors. These boards are completely independent, not just in name but in every aspect of how they operate. The purpose of an investment trust board, quite simply, is to protect the interest of shareholders and to ensure the trust achieves its stated objectives. Boards retain this independence b...