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Association of Investment Companies

Stockholding & Investments

UK organization for investment industry the professional organization for UK investment trust companies. It was founded in 1932 and until 2006 was called the Association of Investment Trust Companies.

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Definitions of ’Association of Investment Companies’ and meaning of ’Association of Investment Companies’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’Association of Investment Companies’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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