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A new era for VCTs amid budget tax changes
Post-budget tax reforms and frozen allowances are reshaping investor sentiment, driving interest in Venture Capital Trusts. Offering tax-efficient planning opportunities, in the…
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The journey of a Venture Capital Trust and the Octopus Future Generations VCT
For professional advisers only. Not to be relied upon by retail clients. The journey of a Venture Capital Trust and the Octopus…
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Triple Point’s Diana French explains how dynamic growth makes a compelling case for VCTs
Marking 30 years of Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs), this milestone highlights their role in UK growth, says Diana French, retail strategy director…
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Reasons to consider VCTs post-Budget according to Octopus Investments’ Kristy Barr
Kristy Barr, Co-Head of Retail Investments at Octopus Investments, dives down into why and how VCTs are increasingly providing advisers with unique…
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GrowthInvest partners with intelliflo and Sprint Enterprise to deliver enhanced integrations for its growing client base
GrowthInvest has partnered with Sprint Enterprise Technology’s FINIO data hub to integrate its technology with intelliflo office in a move that will…
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Haatch secures additional £10M from BBI to back UK’s top pre-seed SaaS founders
Haatch secures an additional £10 million investment from British business investments, increasing the total commitment to £20 million and doubling down on…
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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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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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BR & AIM IHT Solutions Research | 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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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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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…
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What are advisers looking for in EIS investments? Key findings from our ‘Understanding EIS’ survey in conjunction with Blackfinch
GBI Magazine recently partnered with Blackfinch to explore how appetites towards ElS investing have changed as a result of the Autumn Budget…
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MICAP: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Tax-Advantaged Investments
As the 2024/25 tax year draws to a close, Mark O’Donnell of MICAP (part of Defaqto) reminds us why it’s important to…
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Foresight Technology VCT: Investing in innovation for a transformative future
In a world of rapid innovation and pressing global challenges, the intersection of technology and investment is more relevant than ever. At…
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VCTs in 2025: Past lessons and future visions with the VCTA’s Chair Chris Lewis
In this exclusive interview with GBI Magazine, the Chair of the Venture Capital Trust Association (VCTA) Chris Lewis joins us for a…