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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HSBC faces legal action from 400 investors over film tax scheme
Law firm Edwin Coe has commenced litigation on behalf of 400 investors against HSBC over its role in facilitating the operation of the Disney film financing investment scheme known as Eclipse. Money Marketing first reported that affected investors including celebrities and football managers were eyeing up a landmark legal challenge 18 months ago. The legal […]
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