Fiat a step closer to CNH Global buyout
Sergio Marchionne has won support from the US-based farm and construction equipment maker, which it hopes to merge with its own business FT.com – European companies…
Start-ups seek the smart roubles
Establishing a successful innovation economy in Russia will require a fresh approach to venture investment, writes Charles Clover FT.com – European companies…
German business paper faces closure
While a formal decision is expected on Friday, staff at the paper are almost certain that closure is on the cards after almost 12 years FT.com – European companies…
BASF to fatten up nutrition arm
German group to make a recommended voluntary takeover offer for Pronova Biopharma, a Norwegian company providing omega-3 fatty acids FT.com – European companies…
Pirelli looks to shorten chain of command
The holding company of Marco Tronchetti Provera, chief of the Italian tyre company, signs a deal with two private equity groups to raise funds FT.com – European companies…
EADS pact faces shake up
Proposed changes by French and German governments may prove helpful to Tom Enders, chief executive, who has expressed a wish to reduce political meddling FT.com – European companies…
Adoboli jailed for UK’s biggest bank fraud
Kweku Adoboli has been found guilty of two counts in Britain’s biggest banking fraud case after his unauthorised trading led to losses of $ 2.3bn FT.com – European companies…
Q & A: Credit Suisse restructuring
Bank’s move is far less radical than it might seem, with the change really in the combination of private banking and asset management FT.com – European companies…
Credit Suisse splits investment banking
Swiss group to separate its private bank and wealth management businesses from more volatile international markets and corporate financing FT.com – European companies…
Chesnara eyes acquisitions
The insurer – operator of closed life businesses – seeks purchases as it reports solid results that include a £29.6m pre-tax profit FT.com – European companies…
