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Global M&A in 2021: Review, Trends & Outlook

30th November 2021

Specialising in mid-market private equity-backed mergers and acquisitions, Trowers & Hamlins’ corporate team consider the impact of the past 18 months on deal activity and the evolving trends through to 2022. The mid-market has long been a bellwether for the overall health of the UK economy and so it proved during 2021 as new highs in dealmaking activity, deal flow and deal valuations within the mid-market were mirrored in the broader business environment.

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FinTech’s Role in the Future of Business Travel

30th November 2021

Business travel was brought almost entirely to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic. For many of those who have to travel for work on a regular basis, this may have come as something of a relief. As necessary as they often are, business trips are rarely glamorous and often mean spending time apart from home and families. They also come at a cost both for the company and the individual.

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Is Cryptocurrency the New ‘Digital Gold?’

30th November 2021

Financial institutions and investors alike have been divided on the topic of whether cryptocurrencies should be considered as an asset class.

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European Markets Tumble As Moderna CEO Says Vaccine Less Effective Against New Covid Variant

30th November 2021

On Tuesday, European stock markets opened in the red amid fears that the new Omnicron coronavirus variant could hinder economic recovery.

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Investing in Wine: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth is

30th November 2021

During the pandemic, bottles of Bordeaux provided stronger returns than stashing cash in a Hermes bag or rare whisky, with prices of investment-grade wine rising 13% towards the end of June, according to Knight Frank’s Luxury Report. With the pandemic creating turbulent conditions for investors to navigate, global fine wine investment platform Cult Wine Investment is developing fine wine as an investment asset to bring its track record of high returns and other benefits to a wider audience.

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UK Service Sector Continues Recovery As Costs Rise At Record Pace

30th November 2021

Despite costs rising at their quickest since records began, optimism continued to improve in the UK service sector in the three months to November.

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Sicame Group's Acquisition of Boddingtons

29th November 2021

The French-headquartered Sicame Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of electricity transmission and distribution network equipment, has acquired Boddingtons, a UK-based supplier of insulated tools.

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The Restructuring of STEAG

29th November 2021

KSBG Kommunale Beteiligungsgesellschaft GmbH & Co. KG ("KSBG") has undergone financial restructuring, including an amend and extend of its term loan facilities and the reorganisation of the financing structure of its subsidiary STEAG.

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How To Reinvent Your Business’ Digital Presence

29th November 2021

A digital presence is defined simply by how your business appears on the internet. This includes any information customers find when they carry out an online search, such as your website and social media accounts.

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Financial Planners: Should You Hire One?

29th November 2021

Nobody wants to be unprepared for the future. However, many people do not take the time to research how to plan for their financial future. That's why hiring a financial planner can help make sure that you are making smart decisions with your money and investments.

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