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Reasons to consider VCTs post-Budget according to Octopus Investments’ Kristy Barr
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GrowthInvest partners with intelliflo and Sprint Enterprise to deliver enhanced integrations for its growing client base
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Haatch secures additional £10M from BBI to back UK’s top pre-seed SaaS founders
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UK interest rates cut to 4.5% as expected – but should we be worried about economic growth? Industry reaction
In a widely anticipated decision, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced a reduction in the UK’s key interest…
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Relief for the mortgage market as interest rates cut to 4.5% | Industry reaction
In a widely anticipated move, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has today lowered the UK’s key interest rate from…
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Maven VCTs lead funding round in advanced intelligence and investigations platform provider, Blackdot Solutions
Maven Capital Partners has led a £4.5 million funding round in Cambridge-based Blackdot Solutions, a provider of advanced intelligence and investigations software.…
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Investing in 2025: we talk to Morningstar’s Dan Kemp about the highs, lows, and what lies ahead
2024 was a rollercoaster year in the world of finance, but what does 2025 hold? In a recent IFA Talk podcast, Dan…
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The upside of change: Strategic Portfolios for the Energy Transition Mega-Trend
Blackfinch’s Dr Reuben Wilcock and Tim Wynn-Jones explain why they believe that energy transition is the next big opportunity for investors The…
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Going for growth: Chancellor’s deregulation drive sparks concern over Consumer Duty & financial stability | Sparrows Capital
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has urged regulators to cut red tape, but firms are questioning the impact on Consumer Duty and financial sector…
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BR & AIM IHT Solutions Research Report | Annual Report 2025
Welcome to the BR & AIM IHT Solutions Research Report 2025, the third instalment in IFA/GBI Magazine’s 2025 focused report series on the tax-efficient sector. Upcoming changes to…
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A massive active risk, passively taken | Rathbones AM’s Cumberlidge shares insight into how recent market moves focus minds on diversification
A Chinese start-up’s breakthrough has rattled AI giants, triggering historic losses. Is this a shift in power or a mere blip? But…
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Blackfinch’s Dr. Dan Appleby discusses key Q1 2025 trends following Trump’s re-election
In this exclusive interview with GBI Magazine, Blackfinch’s Dr Dan Appleby joins us to discuss his latest report providing an outlook on…
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The paraplanner’s path to Chartered: What’s required and is it worth it?
With the New Year well underway, many paraplanners in the UK might find themselves working to achieve new professional resolutions. For those…


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Guest insight: Bond bull market fuels active opportunities across the yield curve says PGIM Fixed Income’s Peters
Bond market strength in 2024 still presents active investment opportunities according to Gregory Peters, Co-Chief Investment Officer PGIM Fixed Income, as he…
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Great guests, great insights: reminding you of the latest IFA Talk weekly podcasts for advisers – and what’s coming down the line
IFA Magazine’s weekly podcast, IFA Talk, continues to be an essential resource for financial advisers. Featuring thought-provoking content and expert guests, our…
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What do the top wealth management trends of 2025 mean for financial firms? Gareth Wilson, Global Banking Industry Leader at Capgemini tells all…
It’s no secret that the financial services landscape is continuing to evolve quite rapidly. With increased regulation, technological advancements, and shifting client…
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Damian Davies from The Timebank tells us about the five biggest GDPR risks when using AI tools and how to manage them
Artificial intelligence (AI) presents transformative opportunities for businesses, but it also introduces significant risks, particularly concerning GDPR compliance. In this second article…
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Why VCTs are more attractive than ever post-budget: Analysis from Chelsea Financial Services’ Peter Hicks
Peter Hicks, research analyst at Chelsea Financial Services, explains why Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are gaining enhanced appeal as tax-efficient investment and…
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The importance of the VCT scheme’s extension to 2035
The UK’s recent budget changes, including adjustments to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and the extension of the VCT scheme to 2035, have…
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Octopus Investments opens fundraising for Future Generations VCT
Octopus Investments (Octopus), an investment manager on a mission to invest in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world,…
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Blackfinch Property provides £8.8m bridging loan to support Blackburn care home development
Blackfinch Property, part of the Blackfinch Group, has provided an £8.8 million bridging loan to support a purpose-built 70-bed care home and…
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University spinouts: A compelling EIS Investment opportunity in today’s market: by Moray Wright, CEO and John Pearson, CIO, Parkwalk Advisors
In this article, Parkwalk’s Chief Executive Officer, Moray Wright, and Chief Investment Officer John Pearson, explain why they think that the university…
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Blackfinch Ventures invests in Adia Thermal to accelerate heat pump adoption
Blackfinch Ventures, part of the Blackfinch Group, has invested £300k in Adia Thermal, a UK startup transforming the heat pump market with…