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AIM

Articles, news and analysis on London’s Alternative Investment Market.

News

Canadian mining firm to join AIM

Precious gemstone and mineral mining firm Tsar Emerald Corporation is planning to join AIM later this month.

News

Blinkx shares surge on first day of dealing

Shares in video search engine Blinkx, which opened their first day of AIM trading at 45p, ended the day up 40 per cent at 63p.

News

Modern Water to float on AIM

Water technology developer Modern Water has announced its intention to float on AIM. The company is one of three subsidiaries of IP Group, which seeks to commercialise intellectual property (IP), and is the first of these to enter the public market.

Company Flotations

Changing times

The first quarter of 2007 has been anything but dull for companies on AIM, with hostile bids and new tighter rules for nomads to the fore.

Growth Planning

AIM market value hits £95.8 billion

The number of companies on AIM has increased by 16.6 per cent over the past year to 1,631 with the market value improving by 69 per cent to £95.8 billion, research by Growth Company Investor has found.

Growth Planning

AIM new issues raise £9.4 billion

Companies searching for new funds raised an average of £33.47 million in 2006; almost double the average of 2005 (£16.78 million) and a quantum leap ahead of the £4.64 million an average AIM company might have expected to attract in 2001.

News

Directors’ pay and performance on AIM

While the average pay of AIM company executives increased in 2006 for the first time in two years, share price performance did not necessarily perform in line with remuneration, according to research by em>Growth Company Investor.

News

AIM salaries on the rise

The average pay of executives on AIM has increased for the first time in two years with the mean salaries for CEOs rising by 27 per cent to £174,000, while finance directors are now receiving £110,000, a rise of 15 per cent, new research has found.

News

Institutional investors embedded into AIM

The value of AIM has grown by over five times since 2003 to £75.6 billion and institutional investors are now an entrenched feature of this booming market, research by Growth Company Investor magazine has found.

News

LSE seeks a more rigorous AIM

A consultation document released by the London Stock Exchange (LSE) should strengthen the regulatory framework of AIM, notably by creating greater accountability and transparency for Nomads and issuers.

News

Velosi looks to AIM

Velosi, which offers a range of services to the oil and gas sector, is currently in the throws of a £10 million share placing ahead of its imminent AIM arrival.

News

Probability’s AIM call

Mobile gambling services business Probability is seeking to raise just over £4 million from investors (through a placing at 76p) ahead of its anticipated AIM launch later this month.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial