EU warns US on bank ‘protectionism’
Fed’s plans to force foreign banks to hold billions of dollars more capital have drawn a sharp retort from the EU’s top financial regulator European companies…
UK pushes ahead with Urenco sale
UK ministers are looking to raise up to £3bn by selling the one-third shareholding in Urenco, making it one of the biggest privatisations in years European companies…
Mittal urges France to lower energy costs
ArcelorMittal chief reassures France that it is a key market for the steelmaker, but warns on its high energy and labour costs European companies…
Lufthansa’s Europe flights hit by strike
Passengers face huge delays after the German airline cancels almost all operations from Frankfurt, Munich and Düsseldorf European companies…
Banks pull back from risky regions
Risks can be especially high in correspondent banking, when ultimate exposure does not fall under direct aegis of own risk management European companies…
Signs of restraint on executive pay
Companies try to show ‘common sense’ on remuneration as they prepare to face investors at this year’s round of shareholder meetings European companies…
CVC buys back German metering group
UK private equity group makes an unexpected bid to buy stake it does not already own in Ista from co-owner Charterhouse European companies…
Investors get teeth into food groups
Consumer staples’ defensive qualities, consistent earnings growth and dividend yield of 3-4 per cent confer quasi-bond status on their shares European companies…
Letter from Lex – merger Monday
It was a busy week in M&A and you could hear the bankers squealing with joy European companies…
