VCTs remain an attractive investment option, 30 years on, but aren’t delivering their full potential
Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) have played a significant role in the UK economy for the last three decades by channeling private investment into early-stage
UK Treasury delivers long-awaited PISCES framework with FCA rules to follow
The UK government has established the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System Sandbox (PISCES) today (15 May) to “boost the growth companies of
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)
