Newlands Fund Research

Welcome to Newlands Fund Research

Newlands Fund Research (NFR) is a report-writing consultancy serving the managed funds industry. Typical clients include legal firms, regulatory bodies and private individuals. More about NFR »

We welcome new writing or analytical commissions on any aspect of the sector; to discuss any requirements you might have please get in touch »

Download all manner of industry reports online, for a small handling fee:

View Reports »

Financial histories

The following hardback books may also be ordered online:

The official history of the UK investment trust industry

Put Not Your Trust In Money
Put Not Your
Trust In Money

Written by John Newlands, the book, which begins in 1868, describes how the railway barons of London, the lawyers of Edinburgh and the jute weavers of Dundee sent their representatives to roam the world in search of investment opportunities.

Buy Online »

"Powering on through crashes, crises and conflict"

History of Foreign and Colonial Investment Trust
History of F & C
Investment Trust

Written by Neil McKendrick and John Newlands with a Foreword written by Eddie George, the book relates how the world's first trust came to be formed and how it evolved while serving its shareholders continuously since 1868.

Buy Online »

Investment Trust Scrutineer

a private subscription newsletter for trust enthusiasts - full details »

Current Issue
Now Available »

"I enjoyed the first issue very much. It is your recommendations, and the reasons why, which are of most interest to me". Ms C.S. private investor

Free Download:
Issue No 1