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Advisers and wealth managers say budget cut to VCT tax relief from 30% to 20% will hit fundraising

Three quarters of advisers signal lower appetite for VCTs following tax relief reductions.

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AIC fund manager poll: emerging markets tipped for the top in 2026

Read comments from 22 investment trust managers.

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Commodities take gold in 2025 performance tables with 44% return

China comes in second, shrugging off trade war worries.

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Let Santa help secure your kids’ financial futures: the wisdom of gifting investment trusts

Technology & Technology Innovation sector tops performance charts and average investment trust returns £4,600 on £1,000 over 18 years.

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AIC: “It is vital that all shareholders vote”

Response to Saba’s proposed requisition of General Meeting of Edinburgh Worldwide.

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Budget 2025: Cut to tax relief from 30% to 20% undermines VCT scheme

The AIC has strongly criticised the Chancellor’s decision.

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Budget 2025: AIC welcomes “baby step” towards abolishing stamp duty but chancellor should have gone further

Initial public offerings (IPO) to benefit.

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Budget 2025: “Cutting the cash ISA is a milestone towards creating a nation of investors”

The AIC responds to the Chancellor’s budget statement.

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Government’s proposed changes to renewables subsidies would erode investor confidence

AIC warns of “higher costs for consumers”. Read the AIC’s full response to the government consultation.

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M&A activity drives momentum in biotech and healthcare

“The buying has not stopped” as excitement over weight loss drugs continues.

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