Making headlines for the right reason...

Arti Halai, Fleet Street Consulting

9th November 2011

Arti Halai, Director of Fleet Street Consulting, writes about the importance of businesses engaging with the media to raise their profiles and goes through some of the key steps companies should take in developing a media strategy.

Olswang Convergence Survey 2011

1st September 2011

Law firm Olswang LLP presents the results of its 2011 Convergence Survey, which tracks the effect of technological developments on consumers and industry.

Directors and Officers Insurance for AIM companies

Daniel Innes, Clear Insurance Management Ltd

11th March 2011

The current premium levels for Directors & Officers Insurance are as low as they have ever been which is prompting companies of all sizes to review their existing arrangements. Whilst lower premiums obviously benefit companies and ultimately their shareholders, there are some risks to taking the lowest possible premium as not all policies give the same cover.

Twitter, 'Media Failure' & SME Liquidity

Dave Brickell, Stockopedia ltd

12th November 2010

New research analyses the impact of direct news dissemination on bid-ask spreads. This article also includes an interview with Hal White, a researcher at the University of Michigan, and colleagues Elizabeth Blankespoor and Gregory Miller.

Taking the plunge

Mark Cleland and Madeleine Cordes, Capita

5th August 2010

Mark Cleland and Madeleine Cordes of Capita Company Secretarial Services explain how its all too easy to get out of your depth when switching from a private to a listed company.

Debt for Equity Swaps

Graham Stedman, Nabarro LLP

5th April 2010

Quoted companies wishing to restructure their capital and borrowings may want to consider undertaking a debt for equity swap with their creditors - Graham Stedman of Nabarro explains what they are and when it is best to use them.

AIM high to hit the mark

Marcus Stuttard, London Stock Exchange

1st March 2010

As it approaches its 15th birthday, AIM has an integral role to play in the economic recovery and London's continuing role as the world's leading internationl financial centre, says Marcus Stuttard, Head of AIM at the London Stock Exchange.

Changes to the listing regime

United Kingdom Listing Authority

1st March 2010

To help investors make more informed investment decisions and to give issuers greater flexibility over how they raise capital, a number of Listing Regime changes come into effect from 6th April 2010.  The FSA Primary Markets Policy team explains what they are.

Standard Listing: Old Wine in New Bottles or one in the Eye for AIM?

1st March 2010

After April 2010, issuers complying with EU minimum requirements will be given a 'Standard Listing' and those embracing the full Listing Rules will be recognised with a 'Premium Listing'.  Donald Stewart, Partner in Faegre & Benson LLP's corporate practice and Chairman of the Quoted Companies Alliance, examines the implications for AIM.