MEMBERS of the region's investment community are becoming increasingly downbeat in their future predictions for corporate activity, according to a new report.

A survey of 100 leading dealmakers on both sides of the Pennines conducted by business advisory firm Deloitte shows that more than three quarters of respondents expect deal volumes to fall in 2009.

More than 95% predicted that prices would reduce while 70%......for the full story register now for free or login below...