Author name: Sinead Mullan

Research from the Saltus Partnership Programme found that 25% of financial planning firms say clients are increasingly focused on reducing or managing capital gains tax (CGT). (Source: Professional Adviser)

Jenna Brown investigates whether advisers feel prepared for the introduction of IHT on unused pension funds. (Source: Professional Adviser)

Following cuts to VCT tax relief, managers are being advised to avoid increasing buyback discounts or raising dividend expectations to attract investors. (Source: Investment Week)

According to updated Retirement Living Standards from Pensions UK, just 9% of working-age people are currently on course for a comfortable retirement. (Source: FT Adviser)

Most advisers report that upcoming pension IHT changes are a key client concern, with many anticipating a greater focus on estate planning before the rules take effect in April 2027. (Source: Money Marketing)

On 11 May, HMRC published a technical note providing further detail on upcoming changes to the inheritance tax (IHT) treatment of discretionary pension death benefits. (Source: Money Marketing)

HMRC has published the latest 2024–25 EIS and SEIS statistics, alongside the Venture Capital Trust (VCT) figures, with VCT fundraising showing a modest increase over the previous tax year. (Source: IFA Magazine)

HMRC data released this morning (22 May) showed inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reached £715m in April 2026, down £65m from the same period last year. (Source: Professional Adviser)

Christiana Stewart-Lockhart, Director General of the EIS Association, joins TEI Magazine to share her insights on the new tax year so far. (Source: IFA Magazine)