Dividends back on banks’ agendas
Payouts are very welcome for investors, but the bad news is that it makes for a fairly damning indictment of future growth prospects FT.com – European companies…
Russia dominates dim sum bonds
Russian banks have raised $ 482m through four debt issues since the start of the year, exceeding the $ 477m raised by Chinese companies FT.com – European companies…
Chemist who gave Poland a brighter image
His eponymous cosmetics company became one of his nation’s leading foreign success stories, with 333 shops in 46 countries FT.com – European companies…
European companies hit by euro’s strength
The surging single currency is hurting many groups as it hampers competitiveness, which particularly hits companies exporting outside the eurozone FT.com – European companies…
VW puts limits on executive bonuses
Carmaker’s board acts to avoid debate on boardroom pay even though the group’s financial strength has left analysts clutching for superlatives FT.com – European companies…
ING insider to be next chief executive
Ralph Hamers, 46, is to take over from Jan Hommen, who is 23 years his senior and will stay on until October to ensure a smooth transition FT.com – European…
Vasella admits mistakes over $78m payout
Novartis shareholders were not appeased by the concession of the outgoing chairman that he made two ‘avoidable’ errors when he negotiated the deal FT.com – European companies…
Negligence at heart of BP gulf spill trial
Four companies are set to begin a trial over the 2010 disaster in which billions of dollars in penalties hinge on an unclear legal distinction FT.com – European companies…
Bumi director survives showdown
Sir Julian Horn-Smith, senior independent director, emerges from the denouement of the miner’s power struggle with a firm belief that ‘London works’ FT.com – European companies…
