UK on track for biggest year of takeovers since 2021
The UK is on course for its biggest year of takeovers since 2021 as more and more companies exit the London stock market (Source:
Pensions, private markets and powering UK growth
How do you boost an economy after years of sluggish growth? This pressing challenge has been front and centre since the Labour government returned
UK’s Inheritance Tax Reaches Near-Record Levels in the April
In April 2025, HMRC collected an impressive £780 million in inheritance tax, the second-highest monthly total on record. (Source Global Banking & Finance Review)
Maven Renovar in turmoil after AGM sees strategy and board rejected
Maven Renovar VCT’s annual general meeting (19 June) has left the future of the company up in the air as seven resolutions, including the
Goldman Sachs AM: A world exists ‘where we stop using the phrase public and private’
Global asset management powerhouse Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has observed a significant blending of private and public investing, prompting the firm to reconsider
Concerns raised over sustainability and market abuse as FCA rings bell on PISCES launch
Optimism surrounds the UK’s private stock market launch, but concerns persist over potential market abuse once FCA approval arrives. (Source Investment Week)
From Startup to Scaleup: Turning UK Innovation Into Prosperity and Power
With 30+ years investing in European tech, one lesson stands out: the UK excels at startups but struggles to scale them into global leaders.
Re-thinking the order of estate planning from April 2027
Now that pensions are included in estates for inheritance tax (IHT), more clients will need to review or create estate plans. (Source Money Marketing)
