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Barclays buys LaBranche

Barclays Bank has agreed to acquire the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) market maker LaBranche & Co for $25 million (£15.3 million).

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Moulton goes back to his roots

Private equity investor Jon Moulton has spoken out about the crux of his disagreement with other executives at Alchemy Partners, the firm he founded.

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Choosing a national base

David Evans, CEO of business consultancy Grass Roots, explains why he decided to put down roots outside London.

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Inside the Deal: KBC Business Capital

Paul Beveridge, managing director at KBC Business Capital, discusses why asset-based finance is providing much needed headroom for growing businesses

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Vertu expands into Scotland

Car dealership company Vertu Motors has agreed to acquire Boydslaw, the owner of Dunfermline Autocentre, for up to £2.7 million.

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Obtala acquires SHLR

AIM-listed minerals concern Obtala Resources has acquired Sierra Leone Hard Rock (SHLR) from African Minerals for up to £4.3 million in an all-share deal.

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Pinnacle buys Solwise Telephony

Pinnacle Telecom Group has acquired Leicestershire-based Solwise Telephony for up to £500,000 in an all-share deal.

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Global M&A battles back

The second half of 2009 saw an improvement in global M&A activity, according to research by mergermarket.

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Pinnacle buys Solwise Telephony

Pinnacle Telecom Group has acquired Leicestershire-based Solwise Telephony for up to £500,000 in an all-share deal.

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Global M&A battles back

The second half of 2009 saw an improvement in global M&A activity, according to research by mergermarket.

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LDC backs JHP buy-out

Private equity investor LDC has invested £30 million in the management buy-out of vocational education provider JHP Group.

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MBO for JHP Group

JHP Group, a provider of vocational education programmes, has been sold in a management buy-out led by CEO Jim Chambers. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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GCI Telecom buys Invomo

Yorkshire-based GCI Telecom Group has acquired rival Invomo.

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New optimism among private companies

Privately held businesses are facing 2010 with renewed confidence, according to a survey by accountancy firm Grant Thornton.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial