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Christine Hallett provides some pointers for those looking to navigate the complex area of unquoted shares

One of the newest asset classes that became allowable following A-Day was the ability to invest in unquoted shares. These are shares of a private limited company which are not traded on a recognised stock exchange, such as the London Stock Exchange. Many SIPP operators have opted to stay out of this arena, probably because they do not have the processes or technical expertise to deal with the risks involved. We would always recommend that anyone looking to invest in unquoted shares reads all information available and seeks professional advice. Although an investment in unquoted shares b...

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