UniCredit builds stake in Generali, further complicating fight for Italian financial sector – POLITICO
The government is keen to ensure that Generali, which last month agreed to combine its asset management business…
Mergers and acquisitions
Vodafone’s £15B UK deal cleared with investment commitment – POLITICO
The United Kingdom’s competition authority cleared Vodafone’s £15 billion tie-up with telecom rival Three after the companies pledged…
Paris backs €15B sale of paracetamol-maker to US fund after winning guarantees – POLITICO
“We have obtained guarantees that Opella will remain and develop in France,” Armand said. “Our demands regarding employment,…
Rio Tinto takes big battery metal step with Arcadium Lithium purchase
The purchase is seen as an attempt to boost its lithium portfolio and strengthen its position as the…
You could kill the EU, says France. No, you could, Germany replies. – POLITICO
The clash dramatizes the dilemma facing the bloc’s 27 governments at a highly sensitive moment for global trade.…
Brexit chief Michael Gove to edit Tory bible The Spectator – POLITICO
The Spectator was acquired by GB News co-owner Paul Marshall earlier this month. The hedge fund tycoon paid…