Stance defies government hostility to plan that would break up national champion
Calpers concerned oil supermajor is seeking to muzzle activist shareholders
Mark Read says criminals set up Microsoft Teams call with senior executives in unsuccessful attack
Mathematician and former Cold War codebreaker established one of the most successful hedge funds on Wall Street
Foreign investment committee authorises sale after concessions on data and day-to-day control
Alan Shaw keeps his job after investor Ancora led campaign focused on cost cuts at US group
Rare mis-step angers loyal customers who lament how Big Tech’s behaviour can make the companies ‘less likeable’
FTSE 100 energy majors want to improve valuations and close discount with US rivals
Packed finance event highlights a power shift to the Middle East and warier views on China
Chair of Spain’s third-biggest lender has come under fire for his €12bn attempt to buy Catalonia rival
New products from tech giants and start-ups struggle to compete with smartphone
Agreement worth up to $1.2bn includes plan for combined flu and Covid shots
Fund’s has a 15 per cent holding in fast fashion group
Too many are leaving the profession in despair at stagnant pay and poor working conditions
Britain’s leaders need to ensure the vibrant capital lives up to its potential
Government readies £1bn injection even though prime minister said last year private sector would cover Euston costs
Reports from the frontlines of China’s march to tech supremacy
Sale by shareholder comes in wake of bank announcing chief’s exit
BHP signals determination to shift its portfolio decisively away from steel-making commodities
The number of Americans tuning into the broadcast has fallen from nearly 44mn in 2014 to 19.5mn this year
Poor governance and a dearth of digital skills led to delays at flagship scheme
Investment firm accused of fraud by lender in lawsuit filed last week
The salmon-pink collaboration is raising funds for the newspaper’s Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign (FLIC)
Cash Access UK makes pledge after criticism over speed of rollout
FT Money wants to hear from readers
Plus, Robinhood receives a Wells notice and better news for FTX customers
Unrelenting demand from holidaymakers powers airline group despite weakness in Asia
World is ‘different animal today’ in terms of geopolitics, say wealth managers
A revenue revival and the reopening of some locals show that an old institution is adapting
US litigation firm wades into City talent war with 18% salary increase for newly qualified lawyers
Institutions had touted Africa as a growth market that would bolster their sustainability credentials
Nissan, Hyundai and Ford focus on tapping resurgent demand for so-called stop-gap vehicles
Grant Thornton restricted from reviewing part of local authority’s books
Also in today’s newsletter, Calpers weighs vote against Exxon chief and the highlights from this week’s Milken Institute conference
It’s easy peasy apparently — so it’s only fair I spread the word
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