VCTs / EIS
John Davies: Covid-19 consequences for VCT valuations
And future distributions...
Revealed: Finalists for the Investment Company of the Year Awards 2018
Winners announced on 21 November
VCT fundraising in 2017/18 hits second highest level on record
Just shy of 2005/6 tax year's £779m figure
Post-Patient Capital: '85% of VCTs largely still invest in buyouts…we are in a transition period'
Partner Insight: The sector will need time and a 'degree of adjustment' if it is to steer away from its reliance on buyouts and move towards growth investing over the long-term.
Tax efficient and 'knowledge-intensive' - but not as we know it
Partner Insight: A renewed focus on 'knowledge-intensive' companies should help investors realise that these entrepreneurial companies are found in sectors other than biotech or technology.
Determining an evolutionary moment for tax efficient platforms
Partner Insight: Investment in the VCT sector has traditionally lagged in terms of the technology and infrastructure available for investors. This is finally changing, says David Lovell, operations director at GrowthInvest
Revealed: Winners of the Investment Company of the Year Awards 2017
Investment Week is delighted to announce the winners for this year's Investment Company of the Year Awards.
Autumn Budget 2017: EIS boost for knowledge-intensive businesses
But clampdown on low-risk schemes
Warning FCA has set sights on adviser EIS due diligence
Advisers taking shortcuts in EIS due diligence
Transact becomes first platform to make VCTs available
Transact has partnered with Octopus Investments to become the first platform to offer venture capital trusts (VCTs) following the introduction of new legislation.
VCT fundraising hits nine-year high
Venture capital trust (VCT) fundraising reached a nine-year high in the last tax year, according to the data from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC.)
Woodford's Patient Capital draws comparisons with VCTs
News of Neil Woodford's forthcoming trust investing in early stage companies has prompted comparisons with venture capital trusts (VCTs), but analysts say they are unlikely to appeal to the same kinds of investors.
What, why, when? Using VCTs in portfolio construction
The lowdown on VCT investing
Mobeus, NVM and Baronsmead discuss robust VCT market
Mark Wignall from Mobeus Equity Partners, Andrew Garside from Baronsmead and Tim Levett from NVM Private Equity discuss the latest VCT trends with Alice Murray.
HMRC error leaves VCTs unable to issue shares
Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) have been hoarding investor cash after an error from HM Revenue and Customs left the vehicles afraid of issuing new shares.
Amati to waive performance fees on VCTs
Amati Global Investors, which runs venture capital trusts the Amati VCT and Amati VCT 2, is to waive future performance fees.
Take AIM: How the new rules aid IHT planning
How new rules around ISA investing aid IHT planning
'Worrying times' as HMRC withdraws firm's VCT status
Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has for the first time withdrawn the venture capital trust (VCT) status of a company, after Oxford Technology breached one of its investment rules.
The Big Debate: The Do's and Don'ts of VCTs and EIS
In the latest Big Debate, our panelists from Daedalus Partners, Future Capital Partners and Puma Investments discussed the Do's and Don'ts of VCTs and EIS.
20 things you need to know about EIS
EIS can form an important part of your clients' estate planning. Simon Ruthers goes through what you need to know.
Income planning using EIS
As the tax relief on pensions continues to be cut Simon Ruthers discusses where EIS may fit into clients' retirement planning
How can VCTs complement retirement planning?
Paul Latham discusses how venture capital trusts can help supplement clients' retirement planning
Director Ridley Scott launches £5m film EIS
Hollywood director Ridley Scott has partnered with Orchard Media to launch an enterprise investment scheme which will finance six UK films.
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