Private equity groups told to alter focus Private equity groups told to alter focusThe plea by the chief of Europe's sixth-biggest private equity group on Thursday was welcomed as groups in Europe and the US face criticism
Paris suspect linked to 1994 gun battle Paris suspect linked to 1994 gun battleFrance reels at sudden reappearance of man convicted 15 years ago for his part in one of bloodiest episodes involving armed leftists to hit Paris
Turks bet on a falling lira Turks bet on a falling liraThe lira has been one of the worst performing emerging markets currencies since May and remains 12 per cent down against the dollar since January
Novartis launches $5bn share buyback Novartis launches $5bn share buybackAndrew Baum, analyst at Citi, said departure of Daniel Vasella had ‘materially elevated the importance of shareholder value within the group'