venture capital

The death of "gravy train" tax breaks for solar power was inevitable, but other venture capital trusts could be right be clients, say advisers who invest in renewable energy.

Providers of Solar VCT investments have moved to close their latest schemes after the government proposed bringing forward the deadline for slashing subsidies.

In general, the five tax breaks available under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) make it one of the most attractive vehicles for private investment available in the current environment - 30% up front tax relief, freedom from Capital Gains and Inheritance...

Chris Hutchinson, fund manager at Unicorn Asset Management, outlines the risks and benefits of investing in unlisted companies...

Private equity firms and businesses deemed to be "asset strippers" will face higher taxes under a Labour government, Ed Miliband will warn today, under plans to judge firms on how they make money.

UK private equity companies reacted angrily last night after a European parliamentary committee proposed widening the scope of a controversial directive for alternative fund managers.

Octopus Investments has announced it will take over management of all three of Close Investments' AIM VCTs.

Octopus Invstments has today launched a VCT portfolio services for UK investors aimed at generating average returns of 10% per annum over the medium-term.

Alistair Darling has announced changes to his proposals for Capital Gains Tax (CGT), following criticism from business leaders.

The Treasury Select Committee has called on the Government to set out proposals for how it will mitigate the effects on small businesses of changes to capital gains tax (CGT).