inheritance tax
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Octopus Capital funds two new care homes as part of long-standing partnership with Synergy Care
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Puma Investments appoints Jessica Franks as Commercial Director from Octopus Investments
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IHT clients are increasing their use of Business Relief, research shows
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AIC: Calling for bold Budget action to help VCTs generate even more growth
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to take bold action in her upcoming Budget to foster an investment…
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Nearly half of advisers report clients are cutting pension contributions to invest in IHT solutions
Nearly half (47%) of advisers say clients are cutting pension contributions to invest in inheritance tax (IHT) solutions ahead of the deadline…
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Ask Octopus: “I do” – how to maximise IHT allowances in a marriage
Welcome to your Ask Octopus column, written by Tax Product Specialist at Octopus Investments, Toyin Oyeneyin. This is where, each quarter, we will…
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Triple Point supports Wilson Partners with £35 million to accelerate growth strategy
Triple Point Private Credit announce the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Wilson Partners, a leading accountancy and corporate finance firm, through a £35…
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Octopus Ventures appoints Head of Portfolio Strategy
Octopus Ventures, part of Octopus Group and a pan-European Venture Capital team investing in the people, ideas and industries that will change…
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TEI Podcast #7: How advisers should be preparing for IHT and pension reforms with Praetura Investments’ Jon Prescott
In this month’s special TEI (Tax-Efficient Investment) special edition of IFA Talk, Matt and Jenny dive into a topic which is front…
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AIC: How to make a British success story even better
In more than a year since the election, fully-fledged pro-growth policies have been thin on the ground, despite an election campaign that…
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EISA: SEIS growth shows opportunity for reform as adviser interest rises
The UK’s early-stage investment landscape is showing renewed momentum with the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) continuing…
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IHT, pensions and VCTs in the post-Budget era of rising taxes
In a recent Tax-Efficient Investment (TEI) special edition of IFA Magazine’s weekly podcast, IFA Talk, we welcomed Triple Point’s Diana French into…
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VCTA: Collaboration creates optimism ahead of this year’s Budget
Ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget, the Chair of the VCTA, Chris Lewis, shares his thoughts on what changes we need to…

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Optimism Ahead of Autumn Budget | Tax-Efficient Investment Magazine Issue 1 | October 2025
Hello and welcome to the very first issue of our Tax-Efficient Investment (TEI) Magazine! You may have seen that we recently rebranded…
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Puma VCT 13 launches new £50m fundraise following strong deployment year
Puma Investments, the Investment Manager, has opened a new £50 million fundraise for Puma VCT 13, following a strong period of deployment.…
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AIC calls out “frustrating” lack of progress on Pension Schemes Bill
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has expressed disappointment that the government has not taken the opportunity to amend the Pension Schemes Bill in…
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Octopus Capital provides £3.15 million development loan to Autograph Homes for net zero housing scheme in Tickenham
Octopus Capital, a leading specialist real estate investor and lender, today announces a £3.15 million development finance loan to Autograph Homes to…
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Triple Point Private Credit strengthens support for The Electric Car Scheme with debt facility to accelerate EV adoption
Triple Point’s Private Credit team has expanded its funding relationship with The Electric Car Scheme, a UK-based EV salary sacrifice provider, through…
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Blackfinch Energy and ENGIE sign landmark renewable energy deal with Unite Students
Blackfinch Energy, part of the Blackfinch Group, and leading energy transition utility ENGIE have signed a landmark renewable energy deal with Unite Students, the UK’s…
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Dr Simon Porter joins Blackfinch Ventures as Principal
Blackfinch Ventures announces the appointment of Dr Simon Porter as Principal, reinforcing the commitment to a multidisciplinary team that can support founders…
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Puma Investments launches new fundraise for Puma AIM VCT
Puma Investments, the Investment Manager, announces the launch of a new fundraise for Puma AIM VCT (AIM: PAIM). The fundraise follows the…
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Blackfinch Spring VCT launches £40 million fundraise
The Blackfinch VCT has launched an offer for up to £40 million (£20 million + £20 million overallotment). The VCT has total…
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Pembroke VCT launches £40m fundraise following record £51m raise in FY24/25
Pembroke VCT, the venture capital trust backing some of the UK’s most dynamic growth businesses, today announced the launch of a new…




















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