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Merger laws gain momentum

M&A activity is now regulated in a record 115 jurisdictions worldwide, according to a new survey by an international law firm.

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KPMG forecasts gradual recovery for M&A in 2009

In its latest Global M&A Predictor, accountancy firm KPMG has forecast that deal activity will bottom out in the second or third quarter of the year, with the level of M&A gradually recovering in late 2009.

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Buy-out sees cosmetic changes at Virgin 

Virgin Vie At Home, the UK’s largest party plan company, has been bought by its management for an undisclosed sum.

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Brady acquires Commodities Software

Brady Plc, an international supplier of trading, risk management and settlement tools to the metals and commodities sectors, has acquired Commodities Software (UK), a supplier of raw material services, for an undisclosed sum.

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Controlled Speed MBO to accelerate growth

A West Yorkshire-based manufacturer of motor control products for stairlifts has undergone a management buy-out (MBO).

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Wish I’d known… James Frost

Coast Digital CEO James Frost sold price comparison website CompareandSave for more than £12 million, but he’s the first to admit it’s been a bumpy ride.

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PLUS admission for TradeLabs

TradeLabs Plc, a technology-based business that owns and exploits fully automated trading software for securities trading and runs its own proprietary trading desk, has joined PLUS.

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Neoss gets teeth into £5.5 million 

Privately owned Neoss, a developer of dental implants based in Harrogate, has secured £5.5 million to fund research and development and global sales expansion.

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PLUS admission for TradeLabs

TradeLabs Plc, a technology-based business that owns and exploits fully automated trading software for securities trading and runs its own proprietary trading desk, has joined PLUS.

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Neoss gets teeth into £5.5 million 

Privately owned Neoss, a developer of dental implants based in Harrogate, has secured £5.5 million to fund research and development and global sales expansion.

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HICL ups stake in Barnet Hospital

HSBC Infrastructure Company Limited (HICL), a listed infrastructure investment company, has acquired an additional 30 per cent stake in the Barnet Hospital PFI Project from Siemens Plc for £2.7 million.

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Catapult invests in Comply-Serve

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Software testing company receives top-up investment

TestPlant, which provides testing software to IT and defence companies, has received further funding from existing investor Seraphim Capital.

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Library House was victim of credit crunch

Venture capital research company Library House failed because the credit crunch hit its core market, according to its administrator.

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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

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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