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Merrion Capital Group’s head of private clients Shane Nolan is preparing a management-led buyout of the firm, according to sources.

Operating losses at the Irish arm of international brokerage firm, Cantor Fitzgerald last year fell 67% to €408,043.

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The US brokerage firm Cantor Fitzgerald has taken over the Dublin-based stockbroking firm Dolmen for an undisclosed fee.

Northern Rock shares were back under pressure today amid speculation that the troubled bank had received takeover offers worth less than £1 billion.

The London market finished the week in negative territory today as weakness for the US dollar met head on with a cautious report on the banking sector.

Shares in London took a hammering today with the biggest percentage fall since March 2003.

The FTSE 100 Index touched its highest level for more than five years today amid signs that interest rates in the United States may be near their peak.

The London market watchdog has fined a leading financial bookmaker £70,000 (€99,000) for running a “misleading” campaign promoting spread betting, it emerged today.

The London market struggled to find positive momentum today amid downbeat news from the banking sector and housing market worries.

The FTSE 100 Index was staring at its 12th consecutive fall today as it tumbled back to earth after an early 60 point surge.

Cantor Index, the financial spread betting firm hit by the terrorist attacks in the United States, today showed it was fighting back with an increase in business.

Cantor Index, the financial spread betting firm hit by the terrorist attacks in the United States, today showed it was fighting back with an increase in business.