Chris Finlayson, BG Group chief executive
The UK oil and gas company’s head is forging a new management style in contrast to his long-serving predecessor Sir Frank Chapman European Companies News…
BG chief ready to step on the gas
Chris Finlayson says mega-projects in Australia and Brazil on track to deliver in 2014 after a year of disappointments in its production outlook European Companies News…
Banks address ‘too big to fail’ question
British lenders are reshaping their funding strategies as regulators push for structures that are easier to handle in the case of a major failure European Companies News…
Disposals of oil assets gather pace
Despite the activity, deals are taking longer to close because there are fewer buyers than before as most western majors and large-caps are not buying European Companies News…
Rolls-Royce leads drive for drone ships
Engineering group aims to open up debate over fully automated cargo vessels as advances in technology outpace changes in regulators’ attitudes European Companies News…
No hands on deck: Dawn of the crewless ship
Proponents of crewless vessels on the high seas point to the potential to cut operating costs by cutting weight and creating more space to carry goods European Companies News…
Audi outlines record €22bn investment
Luxury marque is looking to overhaul rival BMW through five-year programme focusing on production facilities, technological advances and more models European Companies News…
Private equity IPOs tempt investors
Shares in private equity-backed companies listing this year have risen 18.6 per cent, a performance that will fuel institutional investors’ demand European Companies News…
Drug groups pin hopes on Iran potential
Pharmaceutical groups step up interest in Iran amid the prospect of eased controls on trade with the country coming into effect as soon as January European Companies News…
3D printing becomes a solid reality
German engineering group will start printing spare parts for gas turbines using innovative 3D printing technology to speed up repairs and cut costs European Companies News…
