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AIM Adviser Index

In association with Business XL magazine, we present our ranking of the brokers, nomads, auditors and lawyers most active on AIM. Flotation / Wednesday, 4th March 2009

Family businesses well placed for downturn

The traits which help companies survive recession are commonly found in family businesses, according to a study from Barclays Wealth and the Economist. Research News / Monday, 2nd March 2009

Social entrepreneur: Anna Whitty

Anna Whitty, chief executive of community transport provider ECT, explains how entrepreneurial flair can advance social aims. Video / Tuesday, 24th February 2009

Bullish Wignall launches new fund

Mark Wignall, managing partner of Matrix Private Equity Partners, says the firm is in ‘great shape’ for 2009 as it launches a new fund. IPO & City News / Friday, 20th February 2009

Mobile banking company set for Africa launch

Monitise, whose technology enables banking transactions to be carried out over mobile phones, has secured $1.5 million to expand into Africa. Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 19th February 2009

Only one in 20 SMEs confident of bank lending

The number of business owners confident of securing bank funding has plummeted from 73 to six per cent over the past year, according to research. Business News / Thursday, 19th February 2009

The global bribery crackdown

Bribery may be a fact of life for many business operating internationally. But the regulators are closing in, writes Alex Rene, a partner at law firm Fulbright & Jaworski. Legal Advice / Wednesday, 18th February 2009

Will government SME loans work?

The first small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are starting to reap the benefits of the government’s £20 billion loan guarantee scheme, announced last month by Peter Mandelson. Debt Finance / Wednesday, 18th February 2009

Lloyds invests in Chinese growth fund

The private equity arm of banking group Lloyds has invested US$30 million (£21 million) in a fund backing Chinese growth companies. IPO & City News / Thursday, 12th February 2009

Interest rates cut for fifth month in a row

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the fifth consecutive month since October, from 1.5 to one per cent. Business News / Thursday, 5th February 2009

Getting cash out

Whether an investor wants to come on board or is seeking an exit, remixing the company’s capital base may allow you to get some money of your own in the bank and strengthen the business as a whole. Exit Strategies / Thursday, 5th February 2009

Rod Richards: Playing the game

Wagamama, Paperchase and GAME have one thing in common: Graphite Capital. Managing partner Rod Richards talks about how the firm has helped build market-leading consumer brands. Venture Capital / Thursday, 5th February 2009

Business owners need to ‘get real’

Mark Wignall, chief executive of Matrix Private Equity Partners, says business owners still have unrealistic expectations for their companies’ valuations. Business News / Wednesday, 4th February 2009

3i goes for growth

Despite private equity giant 3i’s withdrawal from the early-stage investment market, it is still a major player in growth capital deals, investing nearly £1 billion last year. GrowthBusiness talks to partner Steven Nicholls. Venture Capital / Wednesday, 28th January 2009

Close Ventures bought by its directors

The executive directors of Close Ventures, which manages seven venture capital trusts, have acquired the business from parent group Close Brothers. IPO & City News / Monday, 26th January 2009

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