RE: Stuff26 Mar 2023 00:22
This uncertainty over retention of the DCU,s within ISA’s and SIPP’s is just another indicator of the attitude of HUR management and their total disregard of the interests of private investors.
Read the DCU deed poll page 11:
“6.1.7 The Company shall use all reasonable endeavours to put in place a Matched Bargain Facility which will be available to DCU Holders with effect from the Effective Date.”
Which implies that trading of the DCU’s will be possible.
But later on page 14 we have this:
“4. DEALINGS
4.1 No application has been or will be made to any recognised investment exchange (as construed in accordance with section 285 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) for the DCUs to be listed or dealt in on any stock exchange.
4.2 The DCUs have not been and will not be listed on any stock exchange and no regulatory clearances in respect of the DCUs have been, or will be, applied for in any jurisdiction.
4.3 Accordingly, unless an exemption under relevant securities laws is available, the DCUs have not been and may not be offered, sold, resold, delivered or distributed (directly or indirectly) in, into or from any Restricted Jurisdiction or to, or for the account or benefit of, any Restricted Overseas Person.”
The question is will the Matched Bargain Facility be enough for HMRC to treat the DCU’s as a listed security. Paragraph 4.2 (will not be listed on any stock exchange ) suggests not but it is not a question the providers can answer. If HUR had any regard for private investors they would consult with HMRC and get a definitive answer.