The Sunday Summary brings you a mix of research, insights, videos and interviews. Here’s what’s new over the past fortnight.
Hardman & Co Insight
IICS/REIFS – thinning of the ranks
Renewables | Nigel Hawkins | 16 August 2026
Q&A on Arbuthnot Banking Group: Interim results: franchise growth for long-term value creation.
In this interview, Mark Thomas discusses ABG’s strong 1H’26 performance, with franchise growth accelerating across deposits, specialist lending and wealth management, helping it achieve its £10bn “Future State” client balance target two years early. While profits remained broadly stable at £11.0m, continued business growth and a higher-for-longer interest rate environment could provide upside to forecasts. ABG’s conservative lending approach and good security also continue to support asset quality.
The Seneca IHT Service – strategy, business relief and consistent performance. In this analyst Q&A, Dr Brian Moretta, Head of Tax Advantaged Research at Hardman & Co, meets with Larissa Adams to discuss the Seneca IHT Service. The conversation looks at the investment strategy behind the service, examining its secured lending approach, focus on capital preservation alongside consistent returns and the role these play in delivering a business relief solution for inheritance tax planning. Brian explains the thinking behind the approach and highlights the factors investors should consider when evaluating this type of investment.
Are you considering EIS investments, for yourself or your clients? Register your spot for the chance to hear from some of the largest fund managers, presenting exciting investment opportunities at the September 2026 Hardman & Co Tax Advantaged Forum, in association with GrowthInvest.
The afternoon will start with an introduction to EIS/SEIS and an update on current themes, followed by the funds presenting their investment case with a live Q&A. This online event will feature MMC Ventures, Parkwalk, EverQuest Capital Partners and Molten Ventures.
Register now to join us on Wednesday 23 September at 12.30pm on Zoom.
