Former staff say fired whistleblower’s lawsuit reflects wider problems at LVMH drinks division
Private equity backed accounting groups are racing to consolidate international network
Deal is latest example of European insurance and pension groups tapping fast-growing asset class
British-American will lead efforts to revive fortunes of London-listed advertising agency
Utility says proposal prepared by The Water Retail Company chief Rupert Redesdale with Muinín Holdings has ‘little credibility’
Ivanhoe Mines founder Robert Friedland welcomes 50% import levy and says domestic production is ‘fundamental’ to US security
Retirement assets unlocked private equity group’s growth. Its minority-owned insurer Athora is adapting the model for the UK
Allegations of market manipulation and temporary block on activities pose wider risks for Wall Street trader
Private equity cheers the legislation while Tesla and AI start-ups lose out
A new generation of US boutique investment banks is trying to end the dominance of Lazard and Rothschild
The public markets giant now owns HPS. Its previous deal for Tennenbaum Capital Management has a troubled history
Levies on world’s top arabica producer rattles investors in sector
Swiss chocolatier says soaring prices are hurting demand as it slashes forecasts for third time
Companies hope content-sharing agreement will help them attract new subscribers in fiercely competitive market
Second-class letters will be delivered on alternate weekdays from end of July
Banks’ concerns over Stenn began when US authorities unsealed criminal indictments in money laundering case
London-listed asset manager embarks on expansion after a period of poor performance
Ministers will instead explore less radical reforms such as how generators pay to access transmission network
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Plan to shut Greenergy unit follows recent collapse of oil refinery in the same area
Plus market breadth
Former NBCUniversal executive leaves Elon Musk’s social media platform after two years
Also in today’s newsletter, Moët Hennessy’s sexual harassment case and US Federal Reserve independence
Also in this newsletter: North Macedonia makes tentative progress on EU accession journey
Plus, Big Pharma faces up to a patent cliff and Jane Street’s troubles in India
Novel investment firm that trades off its reporters’ scoops raises fresh capital and moves into litigation
AI company allowed its software to take control of a Gripen E fighter jet over the Baltic Sea in two test flights
Customers face higher bills to upgrade infrastructure needed to power AI systems
Companies including Ford warn that steep levies for car carriers will prove counter-productive
Tech start-up Kraken has form when it comes to profitability and growth
Switzerland’s pragmatic, slow-moving political system might benefit the bank in seeking compromise in debate over capital rules
With an abundance of blood and violence, ‘Shadow Labyrinth’ is the latest video game to show how adaptable characters can be
The tech groups are increasingly tied to each other and act as a bulwark to Microsoft-OpenAI partnership
Overhaul of Eurozone’s largest retirement sector is expected to put pressure on continent’s debt markets
Third generation of carmaker’s e-Power system has improved fuel efficiency enough to justify American launch next year
Aristocrats and heritage bodies are forging alliances to rescue grand historic homes at risk of decay
