BUILD: Specialist Investments (featuring Foresight & Calculus Capital)

Financial Advisers

Investments

Paraplanners

Pensions

Specialist investments focus on niche opportunities, such as venture capital, private equity, and alternative assets, that can offer diversification and potential growth beyond traditional markets. Join our webinar to learn more about their role in diversified portfolios, the opportunities they present, and the key considerations for clients.

AGENDA:

Business Relief: From theory to practice - Foresight

Tax-advantaged investing is no longer niche; it’s becoming a core component of wealth planning for a growing number of clients. With inheritance tax (IHT) concerns on the rise, advisers are experiencing a significant uptick in demand: 

  • 43% of IHT planning enquiries now come from new clients 
  • 94% of advisers report increased client interest in IHT planning  
  • 61% of advisers say IHT advice now accounts for over 20% of their business 

(source: FT adviser) 

 

Yet despite this momentum, Business Relief remains underutilised. So, what’s holding it back? 

Foresight recently surveyed a group of advisers to understand advisers' biggest concerns when recommending Business Relief (BR) and positioning it to clients. The results confirmed that perceived risk and client suitability are the biggest hurdles, with 26.8% citing this as the top barrier. Other concerns included cost, difficulty finding the right clients and internal approval processes. 

 

In this session, Foresight explore the perceived risks and real barriers that prevent BR from becoming a mainstream solution for IHT planning. From client misconceptions to adviser hesitancy, we’ll tackle the friction points, especially around perceived risk, suitability and cost. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Understand the new £1m Business Relief allowance and why BR investing is becoming more mainstream.
  • Confidently handle client objections and challenges with practical, proven language.
  • Gain access to a toolkit of resources ready for use in meetings now and in the months ahead.

VCTs: End of tax year planning - Calculus Capital

This session will equip you with the knowledge and practical insights needed to understand Venture Capital Trusts, their tax benefits, risks, and opportunities, and how to apply them effectively in client scenarios

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Understand the history and fundamentals of Venture Capital Trusts
  • Discuss the tax reliefs
  • Recognise the implications of recent budgets
  • Understand why now is a good time for VCT investing
  • Use case studies to apply to your clients circumstances
  • Recognise the types of companies invested into and the risks attached
  • Performance (exits and how they happen)
  • Practicalities of investing

Tuesday 14th October

9:30 - 11:00

Online

1.5 hours CPD

Free

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SPEAKERS:

Alasdair Wilson

Investment Specialist

Nel Isaac

Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Oliver Warren

Assistant Director