FCA eyes commission ban for VCTs and EIS

Brokers criticise the move

Laura Miller
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Commissions related to the sale of venture capital trusts (VCTs) and enterprise investment schemes (EIS) could be banned under plans being explored by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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