Risk and performance worries cloud advisers’ view of EIS investments
‘When we crunched the numbers, we found that even with the tax advantages, the client had made a loss’
‘When we crunched the numbers, we found that even with the tax advantages, the client had made a loss’
The VCT sector has an opportunity to back quality businesses – particularly if they are willing to manage early-stage risk
VCTs, EIS, investment trusts and REITs have the potential to meet the needs of investors with sustainable goals and priorities
The UK has a fine tradition of entrepreneurship and Covid-19 could even help spark the next generation of start-ups
Start-ups – the essential precursor to ‘scale-ups’ – will provide the platform for an economic resurgence in the UK
Tax-efficient investments could be an answer for anyone concerned about the prospect of tax rises in the wake of the pandemic
Tax-efficient investors and their advisers have much to think about – and this summer like no other is a good opportunity to do exactly that
DC schemes could be forced to allocate to UK start-ups
Priips was intended to improve investors’ ability to compare investments, but tax-advantaged products highlight some of the confusion it has created in the process, according to MJ Hudson Allenbridge vice president Rotimi Ososami.
The government has sought feedback on four EIS fund models to direct capital into knowledge-intensive companies, arguing the structure is best placed to stimulate investment into the early-stage companies.
Investor interest in tax-efficient EIS funds is expected to rise despite managers being forced into higher-risk investments as a result of recent rule changes.
Symvan Capital is targeting wealth managers with the launch of its third Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme fund for tax-efficient investing in UK startups.