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BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank reduce bonus pool but industry expects an upswing in activity this year
Investor interest in European defence businesses picks up amid growing geopolitical instability
Industry grappling with slowdown in sales growth and rise of cheaper models from China
Acquisition gives pharmaceutical group mid-stage asset to challenge Novartis in new form of cancer care
Plus, lawsuits fly after talent raid at Barings and private equity finds a juicy new target
America’s regulators are proposing a regime that is stricter than the globally agreed standard, provoking a backlash from its banks
Europe’s global economic standing requires progress on a project that has been in the works since 2015
European defence industry is producing ‘like it is a war’ while society still in peacetime mode, warns Nammo CEO
Private equity group will acquire majority stake from Bluegem as beauty market remains buoyant
Compromises on regulation will mean more vulnerabilities in a crisis
Claudia Buch says eurozone lenders face rising insolvencies, geopolitical risks and upheaval in energy-intensive industries
A year on from its rescue of Credit Suisse, the Swiss banking behemoth must make a success of its wealth business
Gas and power trading has overtaken oil as the biggest source of profits in the sector, report finds
Ireland’s open economy makes country disproportionately dependent on air travel
Shakhtar Donetsk boss had faced upheaval before Russia invaded and stopped everything
Plus, Adidas bounces back from Yeezy debacle
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drugs have transformed their fortunes but a backlash could be looming
Plenty of investor patience is required before new electric models due out this year contribute to higher profitability
US short seller accuses LPP of continuing to sell products in Russia despite announcing divestment in 2022
Billionaire owner of CMA CGM also set to acquire RMC radio from Patrick Drahi
German carmaker looks to droids as it struggles to recruit reliable workers
UK telecoms group pledges to return €4bn to shareholders after ‘final step’ in reshaping of European operations
Moscow-based insurer Ingosstrakh will not cover claims on tankers evading sanctions
There never was such a thing and to base policy on it would be a serious mistake
New Basel rules set to require more capital for most banks but should also make insurance a more attractive proposition
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