Need to support early-stage entrepreneurs – CEO of Venture Capital

Need to support early-stage entrepreneurs – CEO of Venture Capital
Mr Daniel Duku, Chief Executive Officer of Venture Capital Trust Fund, has observed that job creation and economic prosperity in Ghana would depend on efforts of the next generation of entrepreneurs. He called for the initiation of measures to promote …
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AIC welcomes Treasury rethink on VCT limit
The Association of Investment Companies has backed the Treasury's decision to postpone new limits on venture capital trusts' investment capabilities. Last week, the Treasury postponed a measure included in the Finance Bill that would have subjected …
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How to use the tax rules to your advantage
Venture capital trusts (VCTs) and enterprise investment schemes (EISs) give 30 per cent upfront tax relief on investments into small growth companies. VCTs can also pay tax-free dividends, while EISs offer an inheritance tax exemption once held for two …
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Investment Trusts: A Review of Q1 Activity
The first three months of 2012 have seen a fair amount of activity in investment trusts. Below are some of the highlights in terms of capital changes, share repurchases and director dealings. Keep in mind, all performance figures use net asset value …
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