Hedge Fund Founded by Ex-Morgan Stanley Traders Opens Dubai Base
Hudson Bay Capital, founded by former Morgan Stanley traders, opens a Dubai office as part of its global expansion. Discover the strategy behind this key move for the $19bn hedge fund.
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Warner Bros Snubs Paramount Takeover for Netflix
Warner Bros Discovery's board urges shareholders to reject a hostile $108bn bid from Paramount, favouring a Netflix merger. Key backer withdraws, casting doubt on Paramount's financing.
VTB Capital pays £32m to London staff in administration
VTB Capital's administrators have paid £32m to retain key London staff as the wind-down continues. Discover the financial details and future implications.
Warner Bros set to reject hostile Paramount takeover
Warner Bros Discovery is poised to rebuff a $108bn hostile bid from Paramount after a key backer, Jared Kushner's Affinity, pulled out. The board favours a $72bn Netflix deal. Read the latest on the streaming wars.
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California DMV Stays Tesla Sales Ban
California's DMV has paused a suspension of Tesla's sales licence, granting the EV maker a 90-day reprieve in a case over allegedly misleading Autopilot and Full Self-Driving marketing. Read the latest.
Kushner's Affinity Partners exits Warner Bros Discovery bid
Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, withdraws from backing a hostile $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Discover the details and political implications.
EU votes to reduce corporate sustainability oversight
The EU Parliament has voted to slash the number of firms required to report on social and environmental harms, a move green groups call a 'betrayal'. Discover the details and backlash.
CEO spends £100k on staff Christmas gifts
Benjy Leslie, founder of Connect Management, splashed out £100,000 on gifts including a Range Rover and a Barcelona trip for his team. Discover how his generosity boosts morale and business.
Tavistock Wins Legal Battle Against Titan Partnership
Tavistock Investments secures a decisive High Court victory in its legal dispute with the Titan Partnership, protecting its brand and business. Read the full details of the judgment.
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FN's 2026 Lists: New Categories and Ranking Criteria
Financial News unveils new categories and refined methodology for its 2026 rankings of UK financial services firms. Discover the upcoming changes and what they mean for the industry.
Ben & Jerry's directors removed in Magnum dispute
Ben & Jerry's co-founder accuses new owner Magnum of trying to 'silence' the brand's social mission after the chair and two directors are removed from the independent board.
Meal Kit Giants Face Court Over Subscription Traps
The ACCC takes HelloFresh and Youfoodz to court, alleging over 100,000 customers were misled by difficult-to-cancel subscriptions. Read the full details.
Houlihan Lokey Director James Pirie Departs
James Pirie, a senior director at Houlihan Lokey, has left the investment bank. Explore the details of his departure and the firm's recent performance in London.
BNP Paribas expands dealmaking teams in London and New York
BNP Paribas is aggressively expanding its corporate finance teams in London and New York, hiring over 30 bankers. This strategic move signals a major bet on a rebound in global M&A and equity markets. Discover the bank's ambitious growth plans.
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ESG whistleblower Desiree Fixler leaves FCA committee
Desiree Fixler, who exposed alleged greenwashing at DWS, steps down from the FCA's ESG advisory body. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation.
Providence Equity hires banks for £1bn CloserStill sale
Providence Equity Partners has appointed Jefferies and The Raine Group to oversee the sale of CloserStill Media, a major UK events business, in a deal expected to exceed £1bn. Read the full story.
‘It’s Not Your Turn’: The Problem with Boardroom Appointments
Julianne Schultz reflects on the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in board appointments, arguing true meritocracy requires more than just ticking boxes. Read her insights on effective governance.
Goldman Sachs nears 25-year European M&A market share high
Goldman Sachs is on track to secure its biggest slice of the European mergers and acquisitions market in a quarter-century, leading major deals. Discover the data behind this investment banking dominance.
Barclays promotes 118 to Managing Director
Barclays Bank has announced a significant internal promotion round, elevating 118 employees to the role of Managing Director. Discover the key names and divisions driving this strategic move.
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Police recover swallowed Fabergé pendant in New Zealand
New Zealand police have recovered a valuable James Bond-themed Fabergé pendant after a man allegedly swallowed it in an Auckland jewellery store. Read the full story.
HSBC ends chair search, Citi appoints new UK M&A heads
HSBC concludes its search for a new chair, while Citigroup reshuffles its UK investment banking leadership. Get the latest on major moves in London's financial sector.
Why 2026 is private markets' regulatory reckoning
A wave of new rules from the FCA, SEC, and ESMA is set to transform private equity and venture capital by 2026. Discover the key changes and how firms must prepare now.
Petrofac North Sea sale eyed before Christmas
Administrators Teneo target a pre-Christmas sale of Petrofac's profitable UK North Sea operations, potentially safeguarding thousands of British jobs. Read the latest on the insolvency process.
LIV Golf's 54 Acquires Polo In The Park Organiser
Global sports agency 54, famed for creating LIV Golf, has acquired Sportgate International, organiser of Polo In The Park. The deal aims to modernise and expand polo globally, targeting the Middle East and Far East. Read the exclusive details.
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HSBC Appoints Brendan Nelson as Permanent Chair
HSBC names Brendan Nelson as its new permanent chair after a year-long search, a move seen as a safe but surprising temporary fix for the banking giant. Discover the details and City reaction.
Citigroup promotes 276 to managing director globally
Citigroup has elevated 276 bankers to managing director in its latest annual promotion round, a key move in CEO Jane Fraser's strategic overhaul. Discover the regional breakdown and strategic focus.
JPMorgan promotes European ECM heads in major reshuffle
JPMorgan Chase has restructured its European equity capital markets leadership, promoting Viswas Raghavan and Dwayne Lysaght to co-heads. Discover the strategic moves shaping the bank's top-tier advisory team.
RBC hires Citi's Weissenberger for European chemicals push
RBC Capital Markets recruits senior Citigroup dealmaker Sean Weissenberger to head its European chemicals investment banking coverage, expanding its regional team. Read the full story.
Premier Miton appoints Christopher Williams as chair
Christopher Williams, a veteran banker who advised on the 2008 bank bailouts, is set to become the new chairman of asset manager Premier Miton this week. Read the full story.
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HSBC Names Brendan Nelson as New Chairman
HSBC appoints Brendan Nelson as chair after a turbulent search. The move follows a major leadership reshuffle and a strategic pivot towards Asia. Read the full story.
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