VCT

Venture capital trusts (VCTs) and enterprise investment schemes (EISs) are to fall under the Financial Services Authority's (FSA's) upcoming guidance on unregulated collective investments schemes (UCIS).

FIVE THINGS

The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) has warned the government that the threat of retrospective regulation is preventing advisers from recommending enterprise investment schemes (EIS) to clients.

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COVER STORY

VCT

DUE DILIGENCE

Annabel Brodie-Smith of the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) reviews recent developments in the VCT sector and assesses future investment opportunities.

ENERGY

Graham Shore, veteran VCT investor and director of the Puma range of VCTs, outlines questions advisers can ask to help avoid the VCT landmines.