VCTs

Venture capital trusts (VCTs) are facing the prospect of a steep decline in fundraising if they are not granted an exemption from the FSA's ban into the sale of unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS) to retail investors.

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The government will be able to widen the scope for VCT investment after the European Commission approved its proposals.

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VCTs

Venture Capital Trusts(VCTs) have posted another strong fundraising year in 2011/12, with £330m of new shares issued in difficult market conditions.

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The Treasury has put proposals to widen the investment universe for venture capital trusts on hold to protect the vehicles from losing their tax advantages.