VCTs / EIS

Albion Ventures' Patrick Reeve explains how VCTs can be a good strategy for retirement income.

David Nash, of the Chancery Partnership, takes a look at how Enterprise Zones can offer high-end clients tax-efficient investment opportunities.

The VCT industry expects to raise significantly more than last year's total of £340m as demand for investments to mitigate higher tax rates and pension-top up vehicles increases.

Patrick Reeve, managing partner of Albion Ventures, explains why private equity VCTs are a good option for income seekers. 

There is more of a need than ever for good EIS investments, writes Susan McDonald, chairman of Calculus Capital.

The Government is to introduce the final changes to VCTs which were agreed with the European Union.

VCT and EIS funds offer a good route into enterprise investing and have the added attraction of offering tax relief, writes Julian Hickman, partner, Longbow Capital LLP.

Piers Denne from Future Capital Partners looks at the implications of the 50% tax regime for investors.

Investec Structured Products has raised £3.8m for its first VCT launch.

The Treasury is considering relaxing the rules which govern VCT investment.