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View articleKPMG has topped the Zephus league of corporate finance advisers for 2001, raking up 144 deals with a total value of £6.4bn. Read More...
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View articleThe financial services arms of accountancy firms have become targets for takeover by large independent financial advisers. Read More...
View articleTenon, the UK's largest accountancy consolidator, has this week launched its corporate finance arm specialising in deals worth between £3m and £100m. ...
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