AIC - News and events - Political and regulatory news - Issue 3 - 17 July 09

Political and regulatory news

Issue 3 - 17 July 09

In this edition the following issues are covered:

AIC responds to European threat

The AIC has responded strongly to proposals from the European Commission which threaten to damage the sector and undermine its commercial flexibility.

AIC wins ‘senior accounting officer’ exemption

Changes to the Finance Bill will exempt investment trusts and VCTs from new tax obligations.

Spotlight turned on SME finance

The ‘Rowlands Growth Capital Review’ seeks views on access to capital for small and medium sized businesses.

Raising the standard of investment advice

The FSA sets out proposals for improving the distribution of investment products to retail investors.

Revised rules for AIM investment companies

The London Stock Exchange has updated the rules for investment companies traded on AIM, including creating a requirement to publish an investing policy.

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