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Advisers at risk over ‘tax toxic’ funds
Changes to US tax code have reclassified commonly-used funds as ‘passive foreign investment companies’.
Power to Puma as VCT 9 lures low-risk investors
The Puma Venture Capital Trust 9 has beaten its target and raised more than £27.5m as investors look to boost income by using tax-efficient...
Extension for Jenson Seed EIS fund
The Jenson Seed enterprise investment scheme fund has raised £2.7m to date and the company is gearing up for a second fund, according to a...
Old Burlington backs Aim and EIS with guide
Advisers whose clients are interested in the alternative investment market may benefit from an enterprise investment scheme guide published by Old...
‘RDR will reduce access to VCTs’: David Hall
The effect of the retail distribution review on charging models may end up restricting the availability of venture capital trusts and access to...
Osborne rallies ‘aspiration nation’
Expectations for this Budget were low as the chancellor’s room for manoeuvre was constrained by a pretty bleak economic outlook.
Analysis & Opinion
Take 5: Investing in start-ups through crowdfunding
New online platforms are making venture capital easier than ever. This week MM guides you through the steps to success
Product review: Sapphire Building Services EIS
Aimed at high-net-worth clients, enterprise investment scheme invests in UK construction projects
Tax-free monthly income from VCTs
I read the article by Will Fraser-Allen on page 18 of your retirement and auto-enrolment supplement (Beware of cracks in your nest egg, FA 14...
What should investors put into their Isas?
Investors have to decide what to put in their Isas.
Recent Articles
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Mar 25, 2013
Funds gain popularity with Isa investors
The UK’s appetite for diversification and growth through investing is growing.
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Mar 22, 2013
Take 5: Investing in VCTs
Often seen as an investment for the wealthy, venture capital trusts are more accessible than you might think. Here are our top tips
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FTAdviser BlogonRegulation| Mar 22, 2013We’re still getting to grips with RDR implications
Week in Brief: A by-now bog-standard Budget and yet more unintended consequences from the RDR.
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Mar 20, 2013Treasury to probe VCTs offering enhanced buy-backs
Investor worries drive government’s concern as government announces it will monitor schemes.
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Mar 20, 2013Osborne extends 50% ‘seed EIS’ capital gains relief
Chancellor warns it will not let advisers “get away” with advising people how to “aggressively avoid tax”.
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From Regulation| Mar 19, 2013Budget predictions: How will Osborne stimulate growth?
Market commentators say that tomorrow’s Budget “must have business and economic growth at its heart”.
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Alternative Investments| Mar 18, 2013
Osborne urged to support VCT and EIS schemes
Experts claim VCTs, EISs and SEISs have been successful in supporting small businesses.
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Mar 18, 2013EIS managers predict Budget reprieve from FSA ban
Fund managers predict the Treasury will use Budget as a podium to announce key changes to EISs.
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Mar 15, 2013Debunking the VCT myths
Investor interest in venture capital trusts is on the up, but are they right to have concerns?
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From Special Report: Retirement and Auto-Enrolment - March 2013| Mar 13, 2013Beware of cracks in your nest egg
With the laudable aim of balancing the Budget over the longer term, pensions were bound to have to share part of the pain.