Association of Investment Companies

19 trusts on AIC dividend heroes list

Three other sectors to be merged

Shareholders offered cash redemption or fund transfer

Countries under-represented in investment company universe

5.2% dividend yield "may not be sustainable"

Unweighted yield hit 5.2% at end-October

First Rising Star of the Year Award announced

Allianz Tech and Polar Cap Tech trusts outperformed

Initiates bond repurchase worth up to £45m

Initially eyed £50m raise