Disarming the rebels

Delicately solve shareholder disputes

Delicately solve shareholder disputes

They are the investors who bankroll public companies, but what happens when shareholders rebel? We report on what causes revolts, how to pre-empt them, and what to do if you are faced with trouble from within.

Big hitters keep faith in small-caps

Institutional investment on AIM rises

AIM has received a much-needed boost as institutional investment in the market rises for the second year in a row.

Resourcing growth

With market activity limiting the scope of new issues on the growth markets, there are relatively few companies making the jump.

A risk-reward system

If you want to float in today's market, you’ll need a good growth story to attract investment.

Experience leads the way

Despite the economic headwinds, the first eight months of 2011 have seen solid progress in the UK’s growth markets. 

Moving forward

Bringing any business to the capital markets is a tall order, requiring plenty of careful planning and consideration.

Cash shells on London's markets

Nearly £230 million is now sitting in cash shells waiting to find a home. GrowthBusiness investigates how to secure some of these elusive funds and speaks to those who have.

London bound

Despite caution at home, London continues to be a destination for overseas IPOs.

Setting sail

As AIM begins to emerge from the recession and confidence in the market increases, could 2011 be the year of the IPO?

AIM Adviser Index

Our research reveals AIM's top advisers

In association with Business XL magazine, we present our ranking of the brokers, nomads, auditors and lawyers most active on AIM.

A time for growth

Lower valuations in 2010 provided opportunities for AIM’s most acquisitive companies to grow.

The way between

Marriott Harrison’s Jonathan Pearce says that PLUS-quoted remains an accessible market for smaller companies.

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AIM pay resumes upward trend

Directors’ salaries on London’s junior market are at all-time highs, but almost half of CEOs did not get a pay rise last year.