ING ‘on track’ for European unit flotation
Dutch group plans float or spin-off of European insurance and investment arm after selling off Asian businesses over past 18 months European Companies News…
Trading houses sow the seeds of change
The world is expected to produce record corn, wheat and soyabean crops. The prospect will damp price swings, but the companies may benefit European Companies News…
Syngenta unveils plan to boost yields
Swiss agricultural chemicals group announces its ambition to improve crop productivity without using more chemicals, land and water European Companies News…
Siemens unveils boardroom shake-up
German engineering group has suffered more management turbulence after its supervisory board appointed a new chief financial officer European Companies News…
Former Bankia head joins Santander
Choice of Rodrigo Rato likely to raise eyebrows because of his role at Bankia, which became the symbol of Spain’s banking crisis European Companies News…
VW targets new rich with Brazil plant plan
Investment intended to help Audi catch up with rival premium carmakers in Brazil, such as BMW, which are looking to profit from a surge in the number of wealthy individuals…
Prada sales hit by China slowdown
Italian luxury goods group’s 7.6% rise in first-half profits misses forecasts but the company confirms plans to open up to 80 stores this year European Companies News…
Wrecked Costa Concordia hauled upright
Salvage workers have hauled upright the partly submerged Costa Concordia cruise ship from the reef off Tuscany where it ran aground last year European Companies News…
Ryanair cuts Stansted deal for lower fees
The low-cost carrier will work with MAG, the owner of the airport, to develop its flight network and encourage airlines to add long-haul flights European Companies News…
