Regulator shields Laiki’s UK deposits
Prudential Regulation Authority says customers with the failed Cypriot bank’s UK operation will have their money transferred to Bank of Cyprus UK FT.com – European companies…
Investors pour $35bn into reinsurance
Facing low yields from other prospective asset classes, investors have ploughed an estimated 30% more capital into reinsurance than a year ago FT.com – European companies…
Amber chief urges reforms in Italy
Joseph Oughourlian paints a bleak picture for corporate Italy saying existing governance rules deter foreign investment in the country’s businesses FT.com – European companies…
Carrefour plans Brazil and China expansion
Chief executive Georges Plassat defends hypermarkets against critics who see them as out of date and rejects suggestions to reduce space FT.com – European companies…
Repsol targets a revival of fortunes
Spanish oil exploration company seeks to prove analysts right by rebounding from war, hostile investors and expropriation FT.com – European companies…
Russia gears up for shale boom
Lukoil’s vice-president is warning Russia’s leaders that tax changes are vital to maintain the oil flow that is fuelling an industrial renaissance FT.com – European companies…
‘Red Lenin’ leads Russia’s oil revolution
Oil companies are hoping fracking will unlock shale resources in Western Siberia to match or surpass those that have transformed North America FT.com – European companies…
Europe risks going too far on moral hazard
A better path must be chartered between an untenable taxpayer backing of lenders and the unrealistic punishing of their creditors, says Nicolas Véron FT.com – European companies…
Europe’s quarterly earnings season
Sectors that finished as heroes do not appear to have much in common, but the lesson for investors is the same as it ever was FT.com – European companies…
DE Master Blenders: froth on the coffee
Bid interest in the Dutch coffee company has emerged less than a year after it floated – and it could be excellent news for investors FT.com – European companies…
