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27 Aug 2021
AIM for flexibility in Inheritance Tax Planning

AIM for flexibility in Inheritance Tax Planning

This article was first published by Embark Adviser on 10 August 2021 and can be found at the following link: https://embarkgroup.co.uk/insights/aim-for-flexibility-in-inheritance-tax-planning/ Taxation has existed almost as long as civilisation itself, with earliest records dating back to 3300 BC. Throughout history there have been countless ways of raising tax, ranging from the fairly obvious to the…

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12 Mar 2021
Beware the ISA Inheritance Tax Trap

Beware the ISA Inheritance Tax Trap

This article was first published by Nucleus on 12 March 2021 and can be found at the following link: https://illuminate.nucleusfinancial.com/blog/aim-relief-role-aim-investing-iht-planning As advisers encourage clients to utilise their ISA allowances before the end of the tax year and for the new tax year, we see the usual round of news stories appearing on the number of…

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19 Jun 2020
Matt Strachan looks back at the history and success of the Alternative Investment Market, which was launched 25 years ago this week.

Matt Strachan looks back at the history and success of the Alternative Investment Market, which was launched 25 years ago this week.

This week is the 25th anniversary of the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). So, I thought it appropriate to indulge a little in its history and success. I remember its launch well, as I had been responsible for a couple of investments on one of its forebears, the Unlisted Securities Market (USM). Back in 1995 it…

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10 Mar 2020
In your Shoes

In your Shoes

David Holmes is Head of Business Development at Thorntons Investments. Based in Dundee and Edinburgh, Thorntons Investments provide both Financial Planning and Discretionary Investment services. David is responsible for the distribution and marketing of their  investment services to financial advisers across the UK and for relationships with key partners and professional connections. This article was…

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7 Nov 2019
Thorntons Investments named ‘Best AIM Portfolio Service Runner Up’ at the 2019 Growth Investors Awards

Thorntons Investments named ‘Best AIM Portfolio Service Runner Up’ at the 2019 Growth Investors Awards

Thorntons Investments celebrated success at the 2019 Growth Investors  Awards last night when named as the runner up for Best AIM Portfolio Service. The award recognises tax-efficient investment managers who champion AIM with advisers and investors and can demonstrate both outstanding performance and a real commitment to the market. Matt Strachan, Chief Investment Officer, commented: “We are very…

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15 Aug 2019
Thorntons Investments shortlisted twice at the 2019 Growth Investor Awards

Thorntons Investments shortlisted twice at the 2019 Growth Investor Awards

Thorntons Investments shortlisted twice at the 2019 Growth Investor Awards Thorntons Investments is delighted to have been named as a double finalist at this year’s Growth Investor Awards.  We have been shortlisted in two categories: Best AIM Portfolio Service and Best BR Investment Manager – Listed.  Guy Tolhurst, Managing Director of event organiser Intelligent Partnership…

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24 May 2019
MJ Hudson Allenbridge publish inaugural AIM IHT Spotlight Report 2019

MJ Hudson Allenbridge publish inaugural AIM IHT Spotlight Report 2019

Independent research company MJ Hudson Allenbridge have published their inaugural AIM IHT Spotlight Report. This looks back at the performance of the market over the course of 2018 (and beyond) as well as unveiling AIM IHT Investment Managers’ outlook for AIM in 2019, including from our own Chief Investment Officer Matt Strachan. MJ Hudson Allenbridge…

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5 Mar 2019
AIM Company insight for investors

AIM Company insight for investors

AIM company research is a key part of our service, particularly given the stringent rules around business relief qualification. Our AIM Portfolio Managers meet or speak with senior company management at least once a year to learn what plans the company have for growth and development and crucially, whether any future action may invalidate business…

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