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The Bankers Investment Trust PLC board of directors
10 current directors, 80% independent, average tenure 7.2 years.
| Director | Role | Independent | Appointed | Tenure | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Inglis | Chair | Yes | 2020 | 6.8 yrs | — |
| Charlotte Valeur | Independent Director | Yes | 2025 | 1.7 yrs | — |
| Richard West | Independent Director | Yes | 2025 | 1.7 yrs | — |
| Ankush Nandra | Independent Director | Yes | 2025 | 1.7 yrs | — |
| Isobel Sharp | Independent Director | Yes | 2017 | 9.0 yrs | — |
| Richard Killingbeck | Non-Independent Director | No | 2003 | 22.8 yrs | — |
| Julian Chillingworth | Independent Director | Yes | 2015 | 11.7 yrs | — |
| Hannah Philp | Independent Director | Yes | — | — | — |
| Simon Miller | Independent Director | Yes | 2025 | 1.7 yrs | — |
| Richard Huntingford | Non-Independent Director | No | 2018 | 8.1 yrs | — |
BIT governance score breakdown
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC scores 90/100 (Good) on the NZXplorer Governance Risk Score for FY2026, based on 60% data coverage. See the GRS methodology.
- Board structure
- 25/25
- Shareholder rights
- 20/20
- Executive remuneration
- 0/0
BIT dividends
The most recent The Bankers Investment Trust PLC dividend on record is 0.71 cents per share, for FY2026 (interim), paid 28 Aug 2026.
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC largest shareholders
Top 1 registered holders of BIT as disclosed for FY2019. Registry holdings include custodians and nominees, which may hold on behalf of many underlying investors.
| # | Holder | Holding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investec Wealth & Investment | 5.40% |
Recent BIT NZX announcements
The 10 most recent filings by The Bankers Investment Trust PLC to the NZX.
- BIT - Transaction in own sharesCapital Change
- BIT - Net Asset ValuesMarket Update
- BIT - Net Asset ValuesMarket Update
- BIT - Transaction in Own SharesCapital Change
- BIT - Transactions in Own SharesCapital Change
- BIT - Transaction in own sharesCapital Change
- BIT - Net Asset Value as at 16 October 2026Market Update
- BIT - Net Asset Value as at 15 October 2026Market Update
- BIT - Net Asset Value as at 14 October 2026Market Update
- BIT - Transaction in Own SharesCapital Change
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC (BIT) — frequently asked questions
What does The Bankers Investment Trust PLC do?
The Bankers Investment Trust is a UK-based investment trust providing exposure to a globally diversified portfolio of equities, listed on NZX as a dual listing. The Bankers Investment Trust PLC is listed on the NZX under the ticker BIT, in the Financials sector.
What is the The Bankers Investment Trust PLC (BIT) share price?
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC (NZX:BIT) shares closed at $3.54 on 22 October 2026, up 1.14% on the previous close. At that price its market capitalisation was about $4.66 billion, based on 1,315,102,830 shares on issue as at 8 October 2026.
Who are the directors of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC?
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC has 10 current directors: Sue Inglis (Chair), Charlotte Valeur (Independent Director), Richard West (Independent Director), Ankush Nandra (Independent Director), Isobel Sharp (Independent Director), Richard Killingbeck (Non-Independent Director), Julian Chillingworth (Independent Director), Hannah Philp (Independent Director), Simon Miller (Independent Director) and Richard Huntingford (Non-Independent Director). 8 of the 10 are recorded as independent (80%).
Who is the chair of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC?
Sue Inglis chairs the The Bankers Investment Trust PLC board, and has been a director since 2020.
What was The Bankers Investment Trust PLC's most recent dividend?
The most recent The Bankers Investment Trust PLC dividend on record is 0.71 cents per share for FY2026 (interim), paid 28 August 2026.
Who are the largest shareholders of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC?
The largest registered holder of BIT shares in the FY2019 top-20 register was Investec Wealth & Investment, with 5.40%.
What is The Bankers Investment Trust PLC's governance score?
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC has an NZXplorer Governance Risk Score of 90/100 (Good) for FY2026, based on 60% data coverage.
When was the last The Bankers Investment Trust PLC annual meeting?
The most recent The Bankers Investment Trust PLC annual meeting on record was held on 25 February 2026.
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