Deutsche vs UBS: head-to-head
If an investor had to choose between two of Europe’s biggest banks, which one would be the better bet? European companies…
UK and Germany warn over US bank plans
Lobby group and regulators join growing opposition to Fed’s proposals to strengthen the capital base of foreign lenders’ local businesses European companies…
KKR loans €320m to Spanish building group
Private equity group completes its largest rescue financing with deal that shows how buyout firms are expanding into new areas when banks face curbs European companies…
TPG eyes break-up of telecom masts group
Break-up option for France-based TDF highlights the difficulty faced by private equity firms in extricating themselves from expensive mega-buyouts European companies…
European oil services: stormy seas
A sector that should be riding a wave of Big Oil investment in exploration seems to stumble from one pratfall to another European companies…
L&G poised for €136m Irish buyout deal
UK insurer breaks into the international annuity market with deal to de-risk the final salary pension schemes for New Ireland Assurance European companies…
Control: Tighter rules fall short of halting rogue traders’ pursuit of profit
Criticism of institutions continues over lack of supervision, reports Jane Croft European companies…
Portugal to challenge banks in court
Move part of efforts to stem potential losses of up to €3bn from complex hedging products that would weaken efforts to keep bailout on track European companies…
Recession-hit Spain drags down top banks
After unemployment climbs above 6m, BBVA and Santander report a further squeeze on earnings as they face up to a severe long-term business challenge European companies…
Production fall hits profits at France’s Total
Profits at the French oil group were €2.9bn for the quarter, down 7 per cent, as production fell 2 per cent to 2.3m barrels of oil equivalent a day European…
