The Sunday Summary brings you a mix of research, insights, videos and interviews. Here’s what’s new over the past fortnight.
Chesnara plc
Acquisitions show immediate benefits
Financials | Brian Moretta | 1 September 2026
Hardman & Co Insight: Tech sector outlook
Focus on recovery plays
Technology | Richard Jeans | 4 September 2026
IHT Thinking Podcast | The Pension Puzzle. In the second episode of IHT Thinking, produced in partnership with Foresight Group, Downing and Puma Investments, The Pensions Puzzle explores the upcoming pension inheritance tax reforms and what they could mean for advisers and their clients. Richard Roberts, Nick Priest and Nadia Halila discuss the impact of the April 2027 changes, who could be affected, and why advisers should be reviewing retirement and estate plans now.
Hardman & Co is pleased to be supporting the Investor Summit for its second year. The event takes place on 18th September at The Brewery in Chiswell Street in the City. Last year’s event was a great success and this year’s programme looks even more exciting.
This event is aimed at engaged private investors and finance professionals. In a packed day, attendees will have the opportunity to listen to and meet hands-on practitioners including seasoned retail investors, HNWIs and wealth managers, Chief Executives, fund managers, Chief Investment Officers, capital markets experts, pension experts, IFAs, entrepreneurs and business leaders! In addition, you will be able to engage with the London Stock Exchange, the FCA and the Shadow Chancellor.
The full programme for the day is here: https://www.investorsummit.co.uk/speakers
Hardman is able to offer a discount code for anyone purchasing a ticket, in association with the Twin Petes podcast.
The discount code is: TWINPETES
Included with your ticket is breakfast, refreshments throughout the day, lunch and a closing drinks reception with canapes.
Join us for expert insights on EIS investing at the Tax Advantaged Forum
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 and EverQuest Capital Partners.
Register now to join us on Wednesday 23 September at 12.30pm on Zoom.
Join the AIC on Friday 9 October for this year’s Investment Company Showcase and discover a wealth of investment opportunities at the UK’s dedicated event for investment trusts.
Returning to central London and live streamed for online attendees, the Showcase will feature more than 30 leading investment trust managers sharing expert insights across a broad range of sectors and markets.
Whether you’re looking for fresh investment ideas, opportunities to diversity your portfolio, or the latest market outlook, you can tailor your day by choosing the sessions and speakers most relevant to your interests.
The Showcase is free to attend with the use of promotional code SHOW26.
View the programme and secure your place by visiting the Showcase website.
Can’t make it to London? Register to attend online and enjoy live sessions from wherever you are.
