UK: ON-LINE FINANCE SECTOR TO CONSOLIDATE

Article Abstract:

Yourmoney.com, the personal finance arm of FT. com, has had informal talks with Thisismoney.co.uk, the online subsidiary of the Daily Mail newspaper. Yourmoney.com belongs to media company Pearson which is believed to want to grow web business via joint ventures rather than acquisition. Thisismoney.com agrees there will be consolidation in the online personal finance sector in 2000. Analysts predict Internet service providers will be first, followed by Internet content providers which will reap economies of scale.

Market information - general

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UK: III FINANCIAL INFORMATION PROVIDER TO FLOAT

Article Abstract:

III, a four-year old online financial information provider, is seeking a market listing valuing the group at GB[pound] 400mn. III plans to cater for retail investors ahead of financial institutions in a public offering due late February. Private investors must register by February 1st. III plans to float 25% of the company reinvesting the funds in the business. It aims to expand in continental Europe and develop new transaction and market information systems. III hopes to offer retail investors access to online share auctions. However, it faces stiff competition from online rivals.

Financial management

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UK: NET IMPERATIVE HITS FINANCIAL TROUBLE

Article Abstract:

Net Imperative, the UK based website that provides news, research and gossip to the Internet industry, is believed to be in a cash-flow crisis. Although the company has refused to confirm that is in financial difficulties it is thought that it is in need of some GB[pound] 800,000 to restore its fortunes. The problem is thought to be related to its booking revenues prematurely and accounting mishaps. Durlacher, the Internet investment fund that owns a 28.5% stake in Net Imperative, is believed to be considering the investment of further funds in order to rescue the company.

Organizational history, Information retrieval services, Net Imperative

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