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Ernst & Young Monthly News August 2010

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Study: In Q2 2010, companies are reserved with regard to large transactions

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July 30, 2010 – With regard to the number of transactions, the Swiss M&A market has remained virtually unchanged in Q2 2010 compared to the same period in the previous year.

Study: Swiss managers concerned about the Euro crisis

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July 28, 2010 – Two out of every three Swiss companies (65 percent) consider their current situation as positive. The assessment of the current situation has again improved compared to February 2010 (62 percent).

Study: Global IPO activities in Q2 with undiminished momentum despite market volatility

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July 7, 2010 – Global IPO activity has shown signs of resistance in Q2 of this year, despite the current market conditions – both with respect to the volume of capital raised and the number of transactions.

Study: Swiss SMEs eye business opportunities with BRIC countries

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1st July 2010 – Swiss SMEs see the strengthening economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC nations) as an opportunity rather than a risk. One in every four companies considers the economic crisis to be an impetus for developing business with the BRIC nations.