June 2026
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Dwindling AIM and the end of 100 per cent inheritance tax relief
Shrinking public markets see investors look to burgeoning private markets for growth
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The article argues that AIM is no longer the inheritance tax shelter it once was. With Business Property Relief cut from 100% to 50% and the market shrinking, the tax benefits are reduced while the investment risks remain, making AIM better suited as part of a broader estate-planning strategy.
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The article explains that shrinking public markets are driving interest in private investments, which can offer higher growth potential but require investors to accept greater complexity, higher fees, and limited access to their money for many years. It argues that private markets can be valuable, but only as part of a well-planned, long-term investment strategy.
This issue offers insights into several important financial planning topics, including pension and IHT tax changes and making the most the new tax year allowances.
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