Global Smaller Companies Trust Explained

The Global Smaller Companies Trust plc
Former Name:	F&C Global Smaller Companies plc BMO Global Smaller Companies plc
Type:	Public
Traded As:	FTSE 250 component
Hq Location City:	London
Hq Location Country:	United Kingdom
Key People:	Anthony Townsend (Chairman)

The Global Smaller Companies Trust, formerly BMO Global Smaller Companies, is a large British investment trust dedicated to investments in smaller companies on a worldwide basis. Established in 1964, the company, which was previously known as F&C Global Smaller Companies Trust, is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.^[1] The chairman is Anthony Townsend.^[2]

History

The company was established in 1964.^[3] It changed its name from F&C Global Smaller Companies plc to BMO Global Smaller Companies in November 2018,^[4] and from BMO Global Smaller Companies to The Global Smaller Companies Trust in June 2022.^[5]

External links

• Official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: FTSE 250 Index Factsheet. FTSE Russell. 22 August 2022.
2. Web site: J. Anthony V. M Townsend. Bloomberg. 20 December 2018.
3. Web site: BMO Global Smaller Companies. Trust.net. 20 December 2018.
4. News: Foreign & Colonial name goes as F&C trusts and saving schemes adopt BMO brand. 9 November 2018. CityWire. 17 September 2022.
5. News: BMO Global Smaller Companies shuns Columbia Threadneedle moniker in rebrand. 20 June 2022. Portfolio Adviser. 17 September 2022.