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F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC board of directors
10 current directors, 50% independent, average tenure 4.9 years.
| Director | Role | Independent | Appointed | Tenure | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Hollond | Chair | No | 2020 | 6.8 yrs | — |
| Anuradha Chugh | Non-Independent Director | No | 2023 | 3.3 yrs | — |
| Josh Bottomley | Independent Director | Yes | 2025 | 1.1 yrs | — |
| Rain Newton-Smith | Independent Director | Yes | 2021 | 5.4 yrs | — |
| Quintin Price | Independent Director | Yes | 2020 | 6.6 yrs | — |
| Stephen Russell | Independent Director | Yes | 2022 | 4.7 yrs | — |
| Julie Tankard | Non-Independent Director | No | 2022 | 4.2 yrs | — |
| Simon Fraser | Non-Independent Director | No | 2017 | 9.6 yrs | — |
| Richard Robinson | Independent Director | Yes | 2024 | 2.5 yrs | — |
| Edward Knapp | Executive Director | No | 2022 | 4.8 yrs | — |
FCT governance score breakdown
F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC scores 87/100 (Good) on the NZXplorer Governance Risk Score for FY2026, based on 53% data coverage. See the GRS methodology.
- Board structure
- 21/25
- Shareholder rights
- 19/20
- Executive remuneration
- 0/0
FCT dividends
The most recent F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC dividend on record is 0.99 cents per share, for FY2026 (interim), paid 3 Aug 2026.
Recent FCT NZX announcements
The 10 most recent filings by F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC to the NZX.
- Net Asset Value as at 20 October 2026Market Update
- Transaction in Own SharesCapital Change
- Net Asset Value as at 19 October 2026Market Update
- Transaction in Own SharesCapital Change
- share buybackShare Buyback
- Net Asset Value as at 16 October 2026Market Update
- Net Asset Value as at 15 October 2026Market Update
- Transaction in Own SharesCapital Change
- Transaction in Own SharesCapital Change
- Net Asset Value as at 14 October 2026Market Update
F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC (FCT) — frequently asked questions
What does F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC do?
F&C Investment Trust is one of the oldest UK investment trusts, offering diversified global equity exposure, dual-listed on NZX for New Zealand investors. F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC is listed on the NZX under the ticker FCT, in the Financials sector.
What is the F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC (FCT) share price?
F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC (NZX:FCT) shares closed at $8.06 on 22 October 2026, down 0.49% on the previous close. At that price its market capitalisation was about $3.82 billion, based on 473,666,531 shares on issue as at 2 March 2026.
Who are the directors of F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC?
F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC has 10 current directors: Beatrice Hollond (Chair), Anuradha Chugh (Non-Independent Director), Josh Bottomley (Independent Director), Rain Newton-Smith (Independent Director), Quintin Price (Independent Director), Stephen Russell (Independent Director), Julie Tankard (Non-Independent Director), Simon Fraser (Non-Independent Director), Richard Robinson (Independent Director) and Edward Knapp (Executive Director). 5 of the 10 are recorded as independent (50%). Average board tenure is 4.9 years.
Who is the chair of F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC?
Beatrice Hollond chairs the F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC board, and has been a director since 2020.
What was F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC's most recent dividend?
The most recent F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC dividend on record is 0.99 cents per share for FY2026 (interim), paid 3 August 2026.
What is F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC's governance score?
F&C INVESTMENT TRUST PLC has an NZXplorer Governance Risk Score of 87/100 (Good) for FY2026, based on 53% data coverage.
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