UK private capital investment hits £29bn in 2024
UK businesses secured £29.4bn in private equity and venture capital in 2024, up 44% from 2023, according to new BVCA research. (Source: Private Equity
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink backs Britain amid ‘more confidence in the UK economy’ – reports
Larry Fink, CEO of US asset management giant BlackRock, has thrown his support behind the UK government’s attempts to boost British growth. (Source: Investment
Deep Dive: Private markets could be the future of 60/40 portfolios
When 2022 saw the biggest bonds sell-off in a generation, many called it the end of the 60/40 portfolio model. (Source: Investment Week)
Key trends reshaping risk management in alternative investments
With global allocations to alternatives projected to increase by 22% over the next two years, according to EY’s 2024 Global Alternative Funds survey, these
IHT receipts continue to soar hitting £8.2bn
Inheritance tax receipts for April 2024 to March 2025 hit £8.2bn, a £0.8bn rise from the same period last year. (Source FT Adviser)
Is ESG dead? Not quite – but it is having a midlife crisis
ESG investing has undeniably lost momentum, with dwindling media attention and growing backlash, especially in the US. (Source: Money Marketing)
How tariffs and a global recession could impact EIS and VCT investments
Amid growing global economic uncertainty, financial advisers are more frequently being asked: “How will this impact investments in EIS and VCT schemes?” (IFA Magazine)
Doors open to private markets
However, the higher fees, reduced liquidity, and increasing retail focus of ETFs mean financial advisers should approach with caution. (Source: Investment News)
