Advisers

An open letter to the Chancellor is urging the government to raise VCT upfront income tax relief from 20% back to 30% in the upcoming Budget. (Source: FT Adviser)

HMRC figures show IHT receipts reached £3.8bn between April and August, up £100m on the same period last year. (Source: Professional Adviser)

Pensions are due to become subject to IHT from 2027, while wider proposals could see changes to the existing 40% inheritance tax rate. (Source: Morning Star)

Nearly half of advisers report that inheritance tax changes are influencing retirement planning. (Source: FT Adviser)

AlbionVC has brought forward its annual VCT top-up to give advisers more time to consider the impact of the new tax rules on clients’ investments. (FT Adviser)

UK families face a record IHT bill, with receipts forecast to reach £14.3bn by 2029/30. (Source: London Loves Business)

The government is under pressure to put new inheritance tax rules for pensions in place. (Source: Professional Adviser)

Ian Aylward considers the alternative investment options available and the importance of choosing carefully. (Source: Professional Adviser)

The government has announced additional funding for early-stage businesses as part of efforts to broaden access to venture capital across the UK, beyond London. (Source: FT Adviser)

New research from Oliver Wyman suggests that limited access to technology and high-quality data is the primary challenge advisers face when investing in private markets. (Source: Professional Adviser)