Tax Efficiency
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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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