Music labels rocked by bid for Parlophone
Independents raise concerns that Sony and BMG’s attempt to buy the business being auctioned by Universal Music could breach competition rules FT.com – European companies…
Hostile takeovers slump to decade low
A lack of confidence among corporate leaders is cited as global hostile dealmaking volume last year was down 33 per cent from 2011 FT.com – European companies…
Crisis has accelerated VW’s domination
Courage and attention to detail is setting the German carmaker apart as it sends a statement of intent to the industry at the start of a 3-year plan FT.com –…
UBS’s Orcel admits banks must change
Chief executive of UBS’s investment bank tells MPs that the organisation is in the process of changing the negative elements of its corporate culture FT.com – European companies…
VW to make offer for rest of MAN
Carmaker seeks full control of German truckmaker in order to strengthen co-operation in its commercial vehicles business which includes Scania FT.com – European companies…
Banks to miss out on Basel softening
Bankers and traders praised the move but the fine print of the rule change means that many lenders will not benefit from the softening requirements FT.com – European companies…
Backgrounder: The Libor scandal
An investigation stretching from New York to Switzerland to Tokyo has discovered widespread manipulation of benchmark interbank lending rates by traders and brokers FT.com – European companies…
Companies: The rise of the zombie
Ailing businesses propped up by government-backed loans often spend all their cash servicing debt rather than investing in growth. By Michael Stothard FT.com – European companies…
Business leaders focus on their staff
Respondents to the CEO Challenge study by the Conference Board say they also aim to improve operational performance and foster more innovation FT.com – European companies…
French provider told to stop blocking ads
Fleur Pellerin, France’s minister for the digital industry, has demanded that Free drop the practice of preventing ads from appearing FT.com – European companies…
