VCTs / EIS

News of Neil Woodford's forthcoming trust investing in early stage companies has prompted comparisons with venture capital trusts (VCTs), but analysts say they are unlikely to appeal to the same kinds of investors.

The lowdown on VCT investing

Mark Wignall from Mobeus Equity Partners, Andrew Garside from Baronsmead and Tim Levett from NVM Private Equity discuss the latest VCT trends with Alice Murray.

Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) have been hoarding investor cash after an error from HM Revenue and Customs left the vehicles afraid of issuing new shares.

Amati Global Investors, which runs venture capital trusts the Amati VCT and Amati VCT 2, is to waive future performance fees.

How new rules around ISA investing aid IHT planning

Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has for the first time withdrawn the venture capital trust (VCT) status of a company, after Oxford Technology breached one of its investment rules.

VCTs

In the latest Big Debate, our panelists from Daedalus Partners, Future Capital Partners and Puma Investments discussed the Do's and Don'ts of VCTs and EIS.

EIS can form an important part of your clients' estate planning. Simon Ruthers goes through what you need to know.