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A new report released by KPMG this week has revealed that Brexit could trigger a new wave of innovation across… read more

The UK is globally renowned for its thriving fintech industry. With London recently being crowned the European capital of fintech,… read more

The UK is globally renowned for its vibrant community of financial technology scale-ups. As a result, the fintech industry has become… read more

The snap General Election held in June was a defining moment in UK politics, delivering a hung parliament and an… read more

After a period of political uncertainty following the 2017 General Election, this week Theresa May confirmed that the Conservative Party… read more

During the 2017 General Election, IW Capital was called upon by leading publications to voice its views on how this… read more

Britain today woke to the shock news that none of the major political parties have won enough seats to rule… read more

Political campaigning ramped up this week with each of the major political parties releasing their respective election manifestos. For businesses,… read more

Following the decision of the British public to leave the European Union (EU) in June 2016, there was initial speculation… read more

The beginning of the new tax year on 6 April marks a vital time for British taxpayers to reflect on… read more

Britain has entered an era of profound transformation as it prepares to leave the European Union and forge its own… read more

So far, 2017 has proven to be a positive year for British businesses seeking finance from alternative platforms. Last week,… read more

Britain’s path towards Brexit has officially begun, with Article 50 triggered on 29 March and the two-year negotiation period now… read more

Thursday 6 April marked the beginning of the 2017/18 tax year. Unlike previous years, the coming 12 months take on… read more

Immediately following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), there was initial speculation that investors would begin retreating from… read more

April 6 marks the beginning of the 2017/18 tax year. With a raft of new tax measures coming into force,… read more

It is exactly three weeks until the start of the new financial year, with many investors seizing this opportunity to… read more

On Wednesday the Chancellor delivered his first and last Spring Budget. The announcement, which will now move to the autumn,… read more

The UK ranks as the second most entrepreneurial country in the world, boasting lucrative investment opportunities across the private sector.… read more

Taking place in just 13 days’ time, the UK’s investors and SMEs are casting their eye forward with keen interest… read more

In times of transition, it is vital that businesses and investors receive the support and insight they require to move… read more

The United Kingdom’s economic resilience in the months following the Brexit announcement and setting of interest rates to a record… read more

Over the past few weeks, Brexit has dominated the national press. The Government has offered greater clarity to investors and… read more

Proving to be one of the most momentous years in modern British history, 2016 was filled with defining political announcements… read more

January is always a busy time of year for the British taxpayer. With just under two weeks left for people… read more

As it nears seven months since the EU referendum vote, a number of new research reports have come to light… read more

2016 proved to be a year of defining political announcements and economic events for Britain’s bustling community of scale-ups and… read more

2016 has been a defining year for Britain’s private sector businesses. The country’s bustling community of relentless entrepreneurs – particularly… read more

With 2016 drawing to a close, it is the time of year when industries reflect on the events of the… read more

Over the past five years, alternative finance has become a fundamental source of growth capital for Britain’s bustling community of… read more

As the dust settles from the 2016 Autumn Statement, businesses and industry bodies have been reviewing the policy announcements delivered… read more

On Wednesday 23 November, Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered what would prove to be his first and last Autumn Statement. Having… read more

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, bank lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) was significantly reduced –… read more

On 23 November Philip Hammond will deliver this year’s Autumn Statement, his first since being appointed Chancellor in the aftermath… read more

The success of Britain’s alternative finance industry has created a global benchmark for SME investment. In 2015, the market grew… read more

Since Britain announced that it would be leaving the European Union, the economy has entered a transitional period of structural… read more

Earlier this week, the Government revealed that a record 5.5 million private businesses are now operating in the UK. Perhaps… read more

On Wednesday 3 August 2016, the Bank of England (BoE) made the decision to cut UK interest rates from 0.5%… read more

Britain is globally renowned for its alternative finance industry. Since 2011, government and industry bodies have responded to mounting market… read more

The new-look Conservative Government, which was assembled in the aftermath of the EU referendum when Prime Minister David Cameron and… read more

On 24 June, when the news broke that Britain had voted in favour of leaving the European Union (EU), there… read more

At IW Capital we have long championed the importance of SMEs to the health and growth prospects of the UK’s… read more

2016 has been year of defining political and economic events which will shape the future of Britain’s investment landscape. Despite… read more

In the aftermath of the EU referendum, we were left with two important questions that needed answering. Firstly, how would… read more

When former Prime Minister David Cameron tendered his resignation in June 2016, it prompted a period of significant political transition… read more

Last Thursday, the Bank of England announced that it would be cutting interest rates for the first time since 2009.… read more

More than five weeks have passed since Britain voted in the EU referendum. Over 33 million adults – 72.2% of… read more

Following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), financial markets entered a period of uncertainty. No country has left… read more

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) has triggered a new economic and political era that will be more… read more

It has been a week of rapid change in UK politics – one that could have a significant bearing on… read more

The result of the European Union (EU) referendum has sent shock-waves throughout Britain and beyond – not only was it… read more

Over the past week, international markets have been adjusting to the news that Britain will be leaving the European Union… read more

On Thursday 23 June, Britain went to the polls to make a ‘once in a lifetime decision’. After four months of… read more

UK SMEs are the bedrock of the British economy – accounting for 99% of all private businesses, 60% of private… read more

In February 2016, Chancellor George Osborne stated that the UK’s high-growth businesses “are leading the charge in rebuilding the country’s… read more

There is no denying the fundamental role of alternative finance in supporting British businesses. Investors clearly have the appetite for… read more

For Britain to continue on its path to economic prosperity, SMEs will have to play an increasingly more important role.… read more

For the first time on record, lending to start-ups has overtaken that given to SMEs. According to the Business Enterprise… read more

Last week we reported on the latest statistical release by HM Treasury regarding the amount of money being invested through… read more

New figures released by HM Treasury have shown that 2014/15 proved to be another record-breaking year for the Enterprise Investment… read more

Entrepreneurship is flourishing in Britain, with new businesses being created at an increasing rate. In 2011, the number of start-ups… read more

The EU referendum is just nine weeks away and evidence suggests Britain remains evenly divided. A poll carried out by… read more

Britain’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the British economy. As will be revealed in our upcoming… read more

Tax reliefs play a vitally important role in facilitating private investment into British businesses, according to a government-commissioned survey. The… read more

In light of the new tax year, which started on Wednesday (6 April), a raft of new reforms have changed… read more

Last month’s Budget contained numerous announcements aimed at bolstering the Government’s Northern Powerhouse and ‘devolution revolution’ initiatives. However, just several… read more

Following the Spring Budget, businesses and individuals will now be looking towards the new financial year. Arriving on 6 April,… read more

George Osborne has delivered his eighth Budget as Chancellor. Sugar took a not-so-sweet hit, while tax on alcohol and fuel… read more

It is just six days until Chancellor George Osborne makes his 2016 Spring Budget announcement. As ever, changes to the… read more

Between the passing of the self-assessment tax deadline on 31 January 2016 and the Government’s upcoming Budget announcement on 16… read more

It is more than three months until the EU referendum but the ‘in or out’ debate is already dominating the… read more

In August 2015, Chancellor George Osborne announced the Government’s ambition to make Britain the global fintech capital. To support this… read more

Britain’s economy currently rests at a period of sustained good health, with forecasts indicating a stable rise in GDP at… read more

On 8 February, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) published its annual Green Budget document, highlighting the key economic conditions… read more

The arrival of the New Year has brought with it a series of targeted initiatives at IW Capital – a… read more

A new report from the British Business Bank has found that small businesses are still struggling to upscale. Similar sentiment… read more

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is an integral part of the UK’s investment landscape – it encourages vital support for… read more

As the dust settles from the 2016 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, which concluded on 23 January, political and… read more

Fintech has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. Globally, new technologies are disrupting the incumbent financial systems by transforming the… read more

As businesses lay out their plans for 2016, two of Britain’s major high street banks have released separate surveys measuring… read more

2015 has been a defining year for Britain’s entrepreneurs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have firmly established themselves as the… read more

On Wednesday 25th November, Chancellor George Osborne unveiled the Government’s 2015 Autumn Statement and Spending Review. During his speech, Osborne… read more

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) represent 99% of all private businesses in Britain, with over £1.75 trillion worth of revenue… read more

Since 2012, London based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have turned over £430 billion for the UK economy and grown… read more

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are key to British innovation and growth. Since 2012, SMEs have turned over £430 billion… read more

More than half (55%) of Northern SMEs have seen their bank overdrafts withdrawn or reduced over the past two years,… read more

Since its introduction in 1994, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) has become a key facilitator of private capital investment into… read more

IW Capital’s focus over the past few years has remained firmly on originating, structuring and leading tax-efficient Enterprise Investment Scheme… read more

IW Capital funded Globavista, the innovative fishing and vessel monitoring systems provider, fully endorse the latest news that UK supermarkets are… read more

Members of the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) believe that more money will be invested into SMEs this year after… read more

Money&Co, the innovative person-to-business lending platform and part of the IW Capital portfolio, is set to benefit from the budget… read more

Mayfair Brands, part of the IW Capital investment portfolio since 2011, are taking big strides into the worldwide ultra-premium drinks… read more

IW Capital is pleased to announce the successful completion of its fundraising for Concrete Panel and Block Company Limited. Concrete… read more

Founded in 2001, £3m-turnover Square Pie was one of the first gourmet pie players on the high street and currently… read more

Brewhouse & Kitchen opened its first pub in Portsmouth in 2011, and following 2 rounds of funding by IW Capital… read more

At the prestigious Global Travel Awards yesterday evening (held at the Grosvenor House Park Lane), WeSwap won the “innovation in… read more

IW Capital was featured in the Sunday Times, in an article explaining EIS and how it has become such an… read more