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Ludgate Business Finance Ltd

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:24 +0000

Opens third office - business expansion - potential new jobs
Ludgate Business Finance has opened a third office in Willenhall, West Midlands to serve its expanding customer base in the region. The company's ongoing expansion has the potential to create new jobs. Steve Grice is head of the Willenhall office.

Westbridge Capital LLP

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:30:46 +0000

£4.2m investment - Aero Stanrew MBO
Cardiff-based private equity firm WestBridge Fund Managers has invested £4.2m as part of a £8.5m management buyout at Devon-based aerospace component manufacturer Aero Stanrew. The investment is WestBridge's largest to date.

Crowdcube Limited

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:30:46 +0000

Funding site expands - Affiliate programme launched - £300,000 raised
Exeter-based Crowdcube has launched an affiliate scheme offering small business services providers their own crowdsourcing service. The company will manage the product as a co-branded portal at no cost to affiliate businesses. It has recently raised £300,000 on its own website to fund its future development. Darren Westlake is Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Crowdcube.

Bdo Stoy Hayward LLP Ltd.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:30:46 +0000

Major contract secured - advising Birmingham Manufacturing Technology Centre
Accountancy firm BDO's Birmingham office has been appointed by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Conventry to provide audit and tax services. BDO's team will be led by Tom Lawton, Birmingham partner and national head of manufacturing, and tax partner David Pooler.

Icap PLC

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:38:02 +0000

Profit forecasts of £347.4m - Headcount reduction strategy - Cost Based reduced by £20m
In response to changing market conditions the company has been trimming headcount in parts of the business not doing so well and hiring in other parts of the business that are doing well. To date, it has reduced its cost base by a net £20m compared to the prior year. Michael Spencer - Chief Executive

Fusion Contact Centre Services Limited

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:29 +0000

New contact centre manager - Business growth
Fusion Contact Centre Services, part of major city employer the BGL Group, has appointed Kate Lampett as contact centre manager. Most recently, Lampett was contact centre manager for Churchill Insurance. Fusion, which handles insurance enquiries for some of the UKâ€™s leading financial services brands, has seen growth in early 2012.

Perspective Financial Group Limited

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:33:42 +0000

Company Growth - Vivienne Shepherd Acquired - £23m Turnover - 220 Staff
Perspective Financial Group has acquired Gateshead-based Vivienne Shepherd in its first acquisition of 2012. Perspective report a £23m turnover and employs more than 220 staff from its 20 offices. Damian Keeling is Managing Director.

Jpmorgan Russian Securities Plc

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:11 +0000

Investment trust extended for five years
JPMorgan Russian Securities Plc, the London based equity mutual fund launched and managed by JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Limited, is to continue in existence as an investment trust for a further five year period until 2017, following a general meeting of the Board in December 2011. Alison Vincent is Secretary at JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Limited.

Waltons Clark Whitehill LLP

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:03:14 +0000

Relocating to larger headquarters - potential new jobs
Accountancy and business advisory firm Waltons Clark Whitehill LLP is relocating to 7,000 sq ft headquarters in Hartlepool in March 2012, following steady organic growth. The firm's expansion has the potential to create new jobs.

Target Chartered Accountants

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:17:11 +0000

Merger with accountancy firm in Reading - Two Partners appointed to new firm - Combined income £5m
The Reading office of accountancy firm Target Chartered Accountants has merged with Chantrey Vellacott DFK accountancy firm, which also has an office in Reading. Approximately 25 former Target staff will relocate to Chantrey Vellacott DFKs offices in Reading, while former Target Directors Richard Frett and Mike McAllister will become partners of Chantrey Vellacott. As a result of the merger Chantry Vellacotts Reading team will double to more than 50 members of staff with a combined fee income of £5m.