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Alternative Finance for Business

What lies ahead

We may not be heading for another Great Depression, but for many it may feel uncomfortably close to it.

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How the dollar returned as king

When operating in the emerging markets, it seems the dollar is king again. Marc Barber reports

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PLUS points

Growing companies are managing to raise funds or use their own paper to write deals. Patrizia Rossi reports

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Going for grants

It's not easy to get government grant funding (for which the agencies involved make few apologies) but there are genuine opportunities available for those who persevere. Ernst & Young Director Nigel Wilcock demystifies the process.

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A changing regulatory landscape

As debates rage about the causes and effects of the financial crisis, the one near-certainty is tighter regulation of financial institutions.

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Mezzanine lenders are bouncing back

As traditional debt flags, mezzanine lenders are back in the picture funding smaller mid-market deals. Andrew MacLeod reports.

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Lenders to the stars

Private bank Investec has launched a lending service for sportspeople, musicians and other celebrities.

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Refinancing in a tough climate

Not so long ago, refinancing your business was as easy as ordering fast food. How times have changed. Here, we take a look at how businesses are readjusting their balance sheets to enable transformative growth.

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Lenders to the stars

Private bank Investec has launched a lending service for sportspeople, musicians and other celebrities.

Alternative Finance for Business

Refinancing in a tough climate

Not so long ago, refinancing your business was as easy as ordering fast food. How times have changed. Here, we take a look at how businesses are readjusting their balance sheets to enable transformative growth.

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Bringing together Islamic investment and modern finance

The Family Office is bringing together islamic investment and modern finance with its US$32 million fund, writes Patrizia Rossi.

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Intercreditor agreements when selling your business

If you're selling your business for a deferred consideration, you may be asked to sign an intercreditor agreement. Joe Bedford, partner at law firm Stevens & Bolton, explains what that means and how you can minimise the risk of not receiving what you’re owed.

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Time for something different

“It’s the ultimate MBO capital structure,” says Stephen Greenwood of Deferred Finance Ltd, as he describes how his finance product is being used to keep mid-market deals moving

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Up for grabs – £113 million

Given the dire market conditions, reversing into a cash shell may be the only sure-fire way to get your company public. But, as Oliver Haill reports, it's not without risk