alternative investments

ALTERNATIVES

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has won its battle against two unauthorised investment schemes after the High Court ruled they were to be classed as collectives and therefore must be regulated.

CURRENCIES

VCT, EIS and Seed EIS offer advisers great tax planning and investment opportunities for their clients, particularly in the run up to the end of the tax year. But how do advisers ensure they get the right scheme to meet the needs of their client?

Seed Mentors has launched a fund designed to help ex-service men and women build businesses after their return to civilian life.

Goldman Sachs and Citigroup have both reported disappointing profits today, as income comes under pressure from a fall in bond trading.

ALTERNATIVES

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Foresight Investment Group has launched a solar fund targeting a 6p dividend on the London Stock Exchange, the latest in a string of renewable energy IPOs with attractive dividends.

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