Ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today, Nesta’s Chief Investments Officer has emphasised the importance of continued government support for the impact investment market.

Writing for City AM, Matt Mead said London was ‘fast emerging as a global centre for social investing’ with its ‘vibrant entrepreneurial culture’, ‘strong ethos of charitable giving’ and ‘supportive government’.

Referencing tax incentives such as the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCT), Mead said he hoped the Chancellor would deliver a further market boost for the sector by announcing details of a new dedicated tax relief for social investment.

Read the full piece online in City AM

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