AIM has launched a website providing detailed information about the 400 plus companies listed with it. The Alternative Markets Review gives financial and business information for financial institutions. It also provides a news page and a feature of the “AIM company of the week.” Access to the site costs £10 a week, but is free until the end of August. AIM managing director Bill Johnson says: “AIM quoted companies offer attractive investment opportunities. However, many of those listed are under-researched and the haphazard distribution of information has made it difficult for financial institutions to obtain the background that they need to make informal judgements.”
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Helping businesses with automatic re-enrolment
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Amber Rudd to return as work and pensions secretary
Former home secretary Amber Rudd is set to return to the cabinet as work and pensions secretary, according to reports. The appointment follows the departure of Esther McVey yesterday over her refusal to back the government’s draft Brexit deal. According to reports, Rudd, a remainer, was offered the job after environment secretary Michael Gove spent […]
FCA writes to pension transfer introducer clients over legal action
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