News and Views | Thorntons Investment Management

31 Oct 2019

Thorntons Investments bolsters Board with Rosengarten appointment

posted by Stephen Webster
Blog, Financial Advisers, Private Clients, Charities

Thorntons Investments has appointed Ed Rosengarten to the Board as a non-executive director with immediate effect. The appointment comes as Thorntons Investments seeks to strengthen its presence in London and the South of England as it further develops and grows its discretionary investment services proposition. Ed brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the…

9 Oct 2019

Thorntons Investments shortlisted at the 2019/20 Tax Efficiency Awards

posted by David Holmes
Blog, Financial Advisers

We are delighted to be named as a finalist at the Investment Week 2019/20 Tax Efficiency Awards. For the second year running, our AIM IHT Portfolio Service has been shortlisted for Best AIM IHT Portfolio Service – DFM provider. These awards are designed to recognise the most successful and forward-thinking providers in the area of…

28 Aug 2019

How to avoid losing the hard-earned fruits from a business sale to Inheritance Tax

posted by David Holmes
Blog, Financial Advisers

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…

15 Aug 2019

Thorntons Investments shortlisted twice at the 2019 Growth Investor Awards

posted by David Holmes
Blog, Financial Advisers

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…

24 May 2019

MJ Hudson Allenbridge publish inaugural AIM IHT Spotlight Report 2019

posted by David Holmes
Financial Advisers

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…

5 Mar 2019

AIM Company insight for investors

posted by David Holmes
Financial Advisers, Blog

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…

5 Mar 2019

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The Character Group

posted by Ciaran Garvey
Blog, Financial Advisers

Character 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…

7 Jan 2019

Welcome Nick Sheppard

posted by David Holmes
Blog, Financial Advisers

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…

13 Nov 2018

Recent Market Movements

posted by Matt Strachan
Blog, Financial Advisers

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…

12 Nov 2018

Thorntons Investments named ‘One To Watch’ at the Growth Investors 2018 Awards

posted by David Holmes
Financial Advisers

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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