Investment trusts

A public limited company that aims to make money by investing in other companies

Investment trusts are public limited company entities listed and traded on the London Stock Exchange. These trusts are required to publish an audited annual report and accounts, and they also operate under a board of directors who oversee the trust’s manager. When you put your money into an investment trust, you essentially buy shares in that company.
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Deception of investment scams

Often presented as a persuasive opportunity for financial gain

An insidious kind of fraud, the investment scam, often presents a persuasive opportunity for financial gain, requiring only your monetary contribution. At first glance, these offers may appear entirely legitimate, fooling even the savviest individuals. Yet, in most instances, victims of such scams lose partial or total amounts of their invested capital.
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Will you make the right decisions around your pension pot?

Why defined contribution pensions are even more appealing for wealth transfer

The announcement of the removal of the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) from the 2024/25 tax year in March’s Spring Budget 2023 has made defined contribution pensions even more appealing for wealth transfer. This benefits individuals over 55 who intend to leave their tax-free lump sum intact with their pension to maximise their benefits.
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