Political and regulatory news

Issue 1 - 4 March 2011

In this edition the following articles are covered:

Budget statement to set the tempo of political debate

The budget statement scheduled for March will include important announcements for the investment company sector and wider British economy.

VCTs supporting small business growth

New AIC research demonstrates that VCTs effectively target the “finance gap” facing SMEs.   It also highlights how rules recently imposed by the European Commission are preventing VCTs from reaching their full potential.

European Commission reviews share trading rules

The European Commission is undertaking a review of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID).  Proposed adjustments to the rules on share trading could affect the ability of retail investors to buy shares in investment companies.

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