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Private equity buy-outs plummet

The volume of private equity-backed UK buy-outs in the third quarter of the year was at its lowest point for 25 years, according to the latest data from the Centre for Management Buy-Out Research (CMBOR).

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The executive yo-yo

It's time to revive an old craze with this ultimate symbol of bouncebackability.

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Institutions hold on to AIM stakes

Investment houses such as BlackRock, Invesco and Prudential collectively hold a larger share of AIM than they did before the financial crisis.

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Chinese opportunities on AIM

Despite recent damaging shocks, investors can still find well-run, profitable ventures among the array of Chinese AIM counters.

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More distressed deals than ever

Deal value is down across the world but distressed deals are at record levels, according to an M&A review by financial research company Dealogic. 

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Next Fifteen acquires Upstream

Next Fifteen Communications has agreed to acquire Upstream Asia (UPS), the trading business of Upstream Marketing and Communications, for up to $1.1 million. 

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Testing the management

Boards must ask more difficult questions of management teams, according to a study by accountancy firm Ernst & Young.

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London still top city for business

The UK’s capital is still the best place in Europe to do business, according to an annual study of 34 cities from real estate firm Cusham & Wakefield.

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Testing the management

Boards must ask more difficult questions of management teams, according to a study by accountancy firm Ernst & Young.

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London still top city for business

The UK’s capital is still the best place in Europe to do business, according to an annual study of 34 cities from real estate firm Cusham & Wakefield.

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Praesepe acquires The Crystal Rooms

Milton Keynes-based gambling company Praesepe has acquired London gaming centre The Crystal Rooms for a nominal sum.

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CustomVis raises funds

Bombed-out laser eye surgery equipment specialist CustomVis has tapped investors for £299,390 to boost European sales.

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IQE alights on £3.6m NanoGan

Superconductor wafer maker IQE is paying £3.6 million for Bath University industrial lighting products spin-out NanoGen.

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Studentgems in angel funding

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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

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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.

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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