The AIC's submission to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Sub-Committee on the Finance Bill 2008.

A paper exploring how VCTs could be allowed to use funds raised from the re-sale of shares they have bought back and held ‘in- treasury’ in a more flexible manner, which should enable them to support the UK’s small business sector more effectively.

The AIC has proposed that the Government introduce changes in the next Finance Bill to create an optional "streaming" regime for investment trusts, which would allow them to invest tax efficiently in a broader range of assets.

Detailed recommendations on the VCT provisions, including comments on the proposals for a disregard for disposals of qualifying holdings and unavoidable breaches.

The Treasury Select Committee will be conducting an inquiry into unclaimed assets within the UK financial system.  The AIC has made a submission which focuses on the use of unclaimed assets to enhance financial education in the UK.

The AIC is discussing how the VCT rules may need to be changed as a consequence of the adjustments to the VCT regime announced last year which came into force in April 2007.

The AIC calls on the Government to reform the tax treatment of bond income received by investment trusts.

The AITC has called for improved disclosure of CFDs to protect investors and maintain a fair and orderly market.