IA: Investors pulled £2.4bn from equities ahead of Budget
September’s fund flow data showed investors taking action prior to the Autumn Budget, according to the Investment Association
September’s fund flow data showed investors taking action prior to the Autumn Budget, according to the Investment Association
Bonds balloon by £631m while money markets increase £402m
Higher rate of CGT has increased to 24%, while lower rate has risen to 18%
91% of advisers said that CGT is now of greater concern
The platform is calling on the government to commit to a ‘Pensions Tax Lock’
A big increase in CGT rates could backfire
Allocations to UK gilts soared 2,019% thanks to tax benefits
However, commentators warn the lack of a concrete commitment to not raise CGT could concern investors
Institutional investors urged to play a more proactive role in boosting the UK stock market