Our Head of Business Development David Holmes looks at the use of AIM investment as an Inheritance Tax solution for business owners selling their business. This article was first published in Insider magazine in July 2019. Owners who sell their businesses risk giving a slice of the proceeds to the taxman after their death. How can…
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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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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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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…
Continue ReadingCharacter design and manufacture toys and games, mainly under licence, and distribute them both in the UK and internationally. They also partner exclusively with international toy producers to distribute their products in the UK. I recently visited Character’s head office in New Malden, Surrey where I met with the joint managing directors Kiran Shah and…
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Thorntons Investments is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Sheppard as Senior Business Development Manager. Nick is a valuable addition to our Business Development Team, bringing a wealth of experience in financial and investment services from his time at Standard Life, Brewin Dolphin and most recently Close Brothers Asset Management. He will make a…
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The sharp fall in stock markets around the world last month has led to it being dubbed ‘Red October’. To paraphrase Mark Twain, ‘October is a particularly dangerous month to speculate in stocks’ (he then also goes on to name the other 11 months!). Some stock markets, particularly in emerging countries, had already been falling…
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Thorntons Investments named ‘One To Watch’ at the Growth Investors 2018 Awards. Thorntons Investments celebrated success at the Growth Investors 2018 Awards at the Royal Lancaster in London. We were commended by the judges as ‘One To Watch’ in the category Best BR Investment Manager – AIM. The Best BR Investment Manager award recognises providers…
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Thorntons Investments named ‘Best AIM Portfolio Service’ runner-up at the Growth Investors 2018 Awards. Thorntons Investments celebrated success at the Growth Investors 2018 Awards at the Royal Lancaster in London. We were named runner-up in the highly coveted award for Best AIM Portfolio Service. The Best AIM Portfolio Service was a debut category at this…
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Thorntons Investments were celebrating a double success at the Growth Investors 2018 Awards at the Royal Lancaster in London last night. We were named runner-up in the highly coveted award for ‘Best AIM Portfolio Service’ and were also commended by the judges as ‘One To Watch’ in the category of ‘Best BR Investment Manager –…
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