annual report
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Blackfinch Ventures closes tax year with record-breaking fundraise of over £30m and shares expansion plans under new leadership
Strong retail investor demand drives record growth for Blackfinch’s Spring VCT, and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Portfolios, funding a diverse spectrum of…
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Volution launches $100m UK fund to tackle the global productivity challenge
Volution, a leading UK-based venture capital firm investing in high-growth FinTech, AI and SaaS businesses tackling productivity challenges in capital markets and…
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EISA: The key to mastering investment performance communication
All exits, including failures, should be shown in compiling an IRR. Quoted returns and projections should exclude tax reliefs. If the manager…
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Downing: Probate delays force clients to cash in investments, adviser research shows
Clients affected by delays in granting probate are being forced to cash in investments and savings to bridge the gap, new research*…
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HMRC set to raise £110m annually by cutting IHT relief on AIM shares
HMRC has confirmed that it expects to raise at least an additional £110m* in Inheritance Tax (IHT) per year by reducing the…
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How tariffs and a global recession could impact EIS and VCT investments
In the face of rising global economic uncertainty, financial advisers are increasingly being asked: “What does this mean for investments into EIS…
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VCTA: The exclusive role VCTs play in reinforcing the UK economy
The Venture Capital Trust Association (VCTA) is the industry body representing twelve of the largest venture capital trust managers in the UK.…
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Triple Point and Noriker Power’s new £15 million debt facility accelerates UK & Ireland battery storage development
Triple Point, the purpose-led investment manager, and Noriker Power, a leading independent energy developer and integrator, have today announced a £15.0 million…
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Maven appointed as investment manager of Amati AIM VCT
The Board of Amati AIM VCT plc, a £105 million venture capital trust (VCT), has announced the appointment of Maven Capital Partners…
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Downing: More than half of advisers would value support from specialist IHT providers
Advisers are increasingly looking for support on Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning as client demand for advice increases, new research* from investment manager…
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Albion Capital comments as 2024/25 VCT fundraising hits 3rd highest total on record
Following the recent oversubscription across Albion Capital’s VCT offerings, their Managing Partner William Fraser-Allen has shared his comments on the latest industry milestone: £895 million raised this…
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Ask Octopus #1: How effective is gifting as an estate planning strategy?
Welcome to our new Ask Octopus column, written by Tax Product Specialist at Octopus Investments, Toyin Oyeneyin. This is where, each quarter,…
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Maven supports Bedford-based Sunset Commercial via Midlands Engine Investment Fund II
Sunset Commercial Finance Limited (“Sunset Commercial”), a Bedford-based financial brokerage, has secured a six-figure funding package from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund…
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AIC: 2024/2025 VCT fundraising is third highest on record
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has announced that venture capital trusts (VCTs) raised £895 million in the 2024/25 tax year to invest in early-stage innovative…
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Triple Point: End of tax year reflection and adviser insights post-Budget
Now that the tax year has drawn to a close, Diana French, Retail Strategy Director at Triple Point, explores how the Autumn Budget…
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Agricultural Property Relief: Strategic Planning for Financial Advisers and Wealth Managers from Chris Walklett, Bishop Fleming
Agricultural Property Relief (APR) has long been a cornerstone of the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) framework, providing significant relief for those involved…
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Maven clients invest £3.4 million in logistics software business Podfather
Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”), one of the UK’s leading private equity firms, has completed a £3.4 million investment in Edinburgh-based Epod Solutions…
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Gresham House Ventures appoints Alex Yanitsky as Investment Partner
Gresham House Ventures, a growth equity investor specialising in software and digitally driven businesses in the enterprise solutions, healthcare and consumer market sectors, has…
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VCTs at 30: An enduring success story
It’s hard to believe that Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are celebrating their 30th year. These tax-advantaged vehicles were created with a bold…
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Albion VCTs close over-subscribed £80m top-up offers
Albion Capital, the specialist venture capital investor managing £669 million across three VCTs (venture capital trusts), has today announced the completion of…
