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Tax rises are coming and these are the ones to look out for
Unless the next government rips up the fiscal rules it’s going to have to raise taxes, so it pays to think about where the

VCTs bolster UK tech with £500m invested into high-growth early-stage companies
New data from the Venture Capital Trust Association (VCTA) shows that its members invested £505m in early-stage companies across the UK during 2023. VCTs

Semi-liquid funds pose Consumer Duty challenges for wealth managers as barriers to entry subside
The adoption of semi-liquid structures to invest in private assets poses Consumer Duty challenges for wealth managers as the regulator steps up scrutiny over

Half of HNWs plan to pass on property as inheritance
Half of high-net-worth individuals plan to pass on properties to their children, leaving them exposed to both inheritance and capital gains tax.

Treasury Committee warns UK SMEs finance hurdles could stunt growth
Number of private sector businesses fallen significantly

EIS vs SEIS vs VCT: a comparative analysis
Unravelling the complexities of EIS, SEIS, and VCTs, their eligibility criteria and tax benefits for investors, is critical to making more informed investment decisions

HNW individuals call for pension reforms and tax changes
Almost nine in ten want to see pension reforms, Saltus finds

UK companies find new suitor in private equity (and themselves)
Private equity snaps up UK companies as valuations remain low