Sberbank to buy Turkey’s DenizBank for $3.6bn
Russian deal for unit of Dexia is on of the biggest in European banking this year in a sign of how the lender is using volatility as a chance to…
Sberbank to buy Turkey’s DenizBank for $3.6bn
Russian deal for unit of Dexia is on of the biggest in European banking this year in a sign of how the lender is using volatility as a chance to…
Russian watchdog targets TNK-BP dispute
The move prompts analysts and investors to suggest that for the first time the Russian government is involving itself in the shareholder stand-off FT.com – European companies…
Generali/Mediobanca: at a standstill
Generali’s domestic bond holdings mean that it is valued as a purely Italian concern FT.com – European companies…
Moody’s downgrades German lenders
Credit ratings of Commerzbank and five others are cut over fears for their capacity to deal with losses amid the eurozone debt crisis FT.com – European companies…
Solar Impulse crosses continents
The solar-powered aircraft backed by the companies Solvay and Schindler has been developed over eight years on a budget of about €90m FT.com – European companies…
Flagging US sales drag down Ahold income
A drop of more than 3 per cent in sales at the Dutch retailer’s US stores, Stop & Shop and Giant, contribute to a ‘tough start’ to the year FT.com…
French veteran in fight to cut pub VAT
Jacques Borel calls on coalition to lower rates to revive sector, including restaurants, and forecasts creation of 320,000 jobs if implemented FT.com – European companies…
A social media job agency
Two Spanish founders of a recruitment site spotted the networking power of Facebook to link candidates and hirers, writes Maija Palmer FT.com – European companies…
Investing in Europe: suitors await
Marrying Asian money to desperate European groups has long been a dream, but suitors may have to wait until crisis point FT.com – European companies…
