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HomeServe sells retail warranties firm in MBO
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Walsall-based HomeServe has sold its Retail Warranties Group in a management buyout advised by Catalyst Corporate Finance.
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Stockbroker WH Ireland back in the black
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Stockbroker WH Ireland has returned to profit on the back of a “robust” performance in the first half year.
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Government waits on regulations before selling stake in bailed out banks
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The sale of the Government's stake in bailed out banks Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group is unlikely until there is more certainty over the regulations they will face, the body managing the investments has said.
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Fraud at Midlands firms rockets to £139m, according to BDO report
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Reported fraud in the Midlands has rocketed to £139 million in the first six months of the year compared to £22 million for the same period last year, according to new figures.
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Catalyst advises on two major waste industry deals
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The Birmingham office of Catalyst Corporate Finance has had a busy start to July by advising on three deals in the past two weeks.
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Birmingham law firms raise £25,000 for charity from boxing match
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Professionals from the Birmingham business community are nursing a few bumps and bruises after meeting each other in a boxing ring.
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Legal news round-up
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A round up of news from the region’s legal sector in the past week
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DLA Piper makes seven promotions in Birmingham office
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DLA Piper has strengthened its Birmingham office by celebrating two new appointments and seven promotions.
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Investment award for Fertility Focus
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A fertility technology firm which recently closed a funding round of £800,000 has won the title of “Angel Med Tech-Healthcare Investment of the Year 2011” award at the British Business Angels Association (BBAA) National Awards.
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Two new directors at NatWest in the Midlands
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NatWest has made two new appointments in its business banking operations in Birmingham.
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Crystal Mortgages hits £2m milestone in two weeks
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Walsall-based Crystal Mortgages has issued terms of more than £2 million in the two weeks following its entry into the buy-to-let market.
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New funding for IM Properties
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A Midland property firm backed by one of the region’s richest men has secured a £150 million funding package from Handelsbanken and Yorkshire Bank.
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Trio of new partners at PwC in the Midlands
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PwC in the Midlands is celebrating the promotion of three directors to the partnership.
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Growth plans at The Binding Site after debt deal
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The recently-sold Birmingham medical technology firm The Binding Site is set for further expansion thanks to new debt facilities from HSBC.
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Clearwater advises on Farsound and Alter Technology deals
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The Birmingham office of Clearwater Corporate Finance has advised on two major deals.
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John Bright Trophy: KPMG through to last four with 100 per cent record
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Holders KPMG remain the only side in the Lord’s Taverners John Bright Trophy with a 100 per cent success record this summer in their campaign to become the first side to win the corporate cricket tournament in successive seasons.
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Leonard Curtis Group announces strong growth
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Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group has announced another year of strong growth during the year to April 2011. 
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Equity partners at Shoosmiths to receive £350k annual payout
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Equity partners at Shoosmiths are celebrating after seeing their annual payout rise by more than a third.
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Call for more business abroad after interest rates are held
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Business leaders in the West Midlands have urged firms to take advantage of continued low interest rates and look abroad for trade said West Midlands business leaders.
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Stockbroker Arden Partners back in the black after profits rise
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Birmingham stockbroker Arden Partners has revealed a 14 per cent rise in sales – which has helped it back into the black.
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Solihull-based Paragon emerges as surprise Northern Rock suiter
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A West Midlands buy-to-let mortgage lender has emerged as a surprise contender to buy nationalised bank Northern Rock.
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Tributes after death of city QC Michael Pratt
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Tributes have been paid to Michael Pratt QC who has been described as “one of the best-loved barristers and judges of his generation”.
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Investbx to advise on SME fundraising service Sharemark
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The recently privatised Birmingham stock market Investbx has struck a deal to advise on a new funding initiative which can help firms raise up to £4.5 million
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RSM Tenon appoints associate director
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RSM Tenon has strengthened its team in the West Midlands with the appointment of Helen Gregory to the position of associate director.
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