Western industrials feel a Chinese burn
Western industrial companies have seen a slowdown in some markets in China as efforts to cool the world’s second-largest economy have hit demand for capital goods FT.com – European companies…
Europe’s carmakers hit out at India trade deal
Industry leaders say the proposed deal will restrict access to one of the most important but highly protected markets FT.com – European companies…
Foreign buyers in bail-out bond retreat
Asian and Mideast investors reduce exposure to rescue fund amid nervousness over eurozone economy FT.com – European companies…
Two-horse race in Iceland Foods sale battle
BC Partners and Bain Capital may be the only serious contenders for the frozen food specialist when second round bids are submitted next week FT.com – European companies…
Investec agrees €32m deal to buy Irish broker
Move to buy NCB aims to strengthen its operation in Dublin, which offers corporate and personal accounts to clients as well as treasury services FT.com – European companies…
Divisions over cruise disaster pay-out plan
Fifteen Italian consumer groups agree deal with operator of stricken liner but two reject it with plans instead to pursue class action suits FT.com – European companies…
Investor anger at BNP Paribas hybrid bond offer
Investor group hits out at an offer to buy back €3bn of Cashes at a substantial discount in latest sign of tension between European banks and investors FT.com – European…
UniCredit places bulk of €7.5bn cash call
Italy’s largest bank by assets provides another sign of improved investor sentiment towards the country and the eurozone with its issue success FT.com – European companies…
Caixabank opens door to Bankia deal
Spain’s biggest domestic retail bank raises expectations of a takeover of its rival when its executive chairman says it is ‘open to anything’ FT.com – European companies…
