Ann: Trading Halt, page-142

Pretty much. Your accountant signs a form for you every 2 years, if they don't have a copy of the form the broker will.

Would try and get onto the books of the guys on the desk at the broking house(s) that are actually involved in the placements. If you just go in through the switchboard you'll probably end up with some first year that can't get an allocation to the good deals.

The companies you're interested in can sometimes give you an intro. If its BML specific, ask BML to refer you to who they think you should speak to. Often there are a few people on the desk that are true believers and supporters, the rest of the desk would probably have their own pet projects.

But if you're just looking to be on their SI mailout list then anyone will probably do, but it depends if their capital raising emails are automated or not - otherwise old mate has to remember to send you a specific email for a specific deal.

But honestly, it would also depend on whether you're a good client or just a heartbeat (ie: do some business with them, build a relationship, get the good deals). Alternatively, you could sign up to something like 180Markets for a regular flow - but you probably won't get access to the ones that you want, just the ones that the broker couldn't fill.

Hope that helps!