This issue opens with a feature from Guinness Ventures, which recently announced a £10 million raise for the Guinness VCT, including a £5 million over-allotment facility. This fundraising offers a prime chance for investors looking to back high-growth UK businesses through the Venture Capital Trust (VCT) scheme, meeting the growing demand for tax-efficient investment options.
We also present findings from our recent survey with Charles Stanley, gathering financial advisers’ views on AIM Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning solutions and trends in their adoption.
Additionally, Ed Prior, Head of Investor Services at SFC Capital, shares insights on SEIS and EIS, explaining why these schemes are vital for investors and highlighting the advantages and opportunities they bring to both investors and growing businesses.
In light of the recent Autumn Budget announcement on October 30, we present expert insights into how the proposed changes may affect tax-efficient investment strategies. A panel of industry experts provides their analysis of the Budget’s key highlights and shares their outlook for the coming year.
