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Borro expands into US
7th Februaryborro has expanded into the US market with offices in midtown Manhattan
Risk shock likelihood recedes
6th FebruaryThe likelihood of a “risk shock” may be receding according to Axioma’s Quarterly Risk Review
Finance, politics, sports worlds pay tribute to Doughty
6th FebruaryThe buyout firm founder and football club savior, who died aged 54, will be missed by many
Positive M&A despite economic headwinds
3rd FebruaryMiddle market investment bank Robert W Baird believes 2012 will be a strong year for M&A
Facebook files for eagerly anticipated IPO
2nd February 2012The social network company looks to raise $10bn with initial public offering
M&A trend for information industry PE report released
2nd February 2012Berkery Noyes has released its 2011 M&A trend report for private equity in the information industry
Analysis categorises SMEs by borrowing habits
2nd February 2012Data which dates back to 2004 used to identify SME characteristics and trends
Investment adviser develops Indian PE/VC data
2nd February 2012Cambridge Associates partners with Indian Private Equity and IVCA to provide data to industry
4 Brits plead guilty to LSE bomb plot
1st February 2012Four plead guilty to London Stock Exchange bomb plot with five others facing lesser charges
Australia securities law changes affect on M&A
1st February 2012Personal property securities reform and what it will mean for M&A transactions
US health care M&A rise expected to continue
1st February 2012Editor of the Health Care M&A Report, says health care growth will likely continue throughout 2012
New Nicola Horlick business encourages SME investment
1st February 2012Rockpool Investments is being launched by Nicola Horlick with two former 3i Group executives
Leyshon completes preliminaries on Xinjiang coal project
1st February 2012Preliminary technical and legal due diligence review completed on PRC entity
Businessman pleads guilty to UK ‘Ponzi’ scheme
31st January 2012Kautilya Nandan Pruthi admits fraudulent business and unauthorised regulated activity
Facebook IPO next week?
31st January 2012Insiders say the social network could go public within days
Alpha Bank freezes Eurobank merger talks
31st January 2012Talks frozen pending the conclusion of negotiations between the government and private creditors
FBI raids New York Global Group offices
31st January 2012The FBI has raided the offices of one of the biggest names in Chinese reverse mergers
Fresh challenges for US ABL lenders
31st January 2012Research suggests that there are few options for lenders to increase supply to deal with the trends affecting pricing and structure
OFT probes Brilliant MediaCom North acquisition
31st January 2012The acquisition by MediaCom North of Brilliant Media is being probed by the OFT
Brower Piven probes Pep Boys acquisition
31st January 2012Investigation seeks to discover whether the board breached its fiduciary duties
SMEs struggle with tax bills
30th January 2012One in ten small business owners have experienced difficulties paying their tax bills, according to new research
Former UBS trader pleads not guilty
30th January 2012Former UBS trader accused of losing $2.25bn of the Swiss bank's money, pleaded not guilty to all four charges
New pathway to access alternative investments
30th January 2012Two US investment advisers combine to offer new alternative investments solutions
Small chance of Deutsche Boerse/NYSE merger
26th January 2012NYSE chief executive says it’s unlikely to get European Commission green light
Q4 figures show fall in business confidence
26th January 2012confidence of London business leaders in future prospects has fallen, according to survey
Brower Piven launches probe into Illumina acquisition
26th January 2012Law firm announces investigation in connection with the possible acquisition of Illumina, Inc by Roche
Acuvax’s proposed diagnostic tech purchase
26th January 2012Subject to due diligence, firm to acquire technology designed to diagnose more than 200 illnesses, disorders and diseases
PE urged to find "elusive growth" as buyouts fall
26th January 2012Total Q4 deal value down 39 percent on Q3, volumes at lowest level since Q2 1996
Annual PE alert shows some solidity
26th January 2012PE industry had a solid year and real success in a number of areas , according to report
New website for SMEs seeking funding
26th January 2012A new website designed to provide free independent funding advice to business owners
Hedge fund manager and firm fined £7.2m
26th January 2012David Einhorn and his firm Greenlight Capital penalised by regulator for insider trades
Distressed deals continue to fall
25th January 2012Acquisitions of insolvent businesses in the UK continued to fall in 2011
Indian law firm reflects on Vodafone tax case
25th January 2012Leading Indian law firm reflects of Vodafone tax ruling by Supreme Court
SJ Berwin retains all March 2012 qualifiers
25th January 2012SJ Berwin has announced a retention rate of 100 percent for trainees qualifying as solicitors
Debt weight de-feathered Peacocks
25th January 2012Many questions are being asked about the 2005 Peacocks management buy-out, after firm’s fall into administration
Bibby director completes South Pole trek
25th January 201243 year old mum of two completes epic trek to South Pole
LSE SU Alternative Investments Conference
24th January 2012LSE conference sheds light on hedge funds and PE for future professionals
Dispelling hedge fund myths
23rd January 2012Keynote speaker looks to dispel hedge funds myths at LSE conference
LSE Alternative Investments Conference starts with "faith"
23rd January 2012Inspirational speech delights students as hedge funds/PE conference begins
Major websites protest against anti-piracy bills
18th January 2012Popular websites such as Wikipedia are protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act bills