Esma probes agencies' views on banks Esma probes agencies' views on banksPan-European regulator begins inspecting the big three credit rating agencies to determine if the process is sufficiently rigorous and transparent
European carmakers clash on emissions European carmakers clash on emissionsRow between Germany's carmakers and their French and Italian rivals centres on the critical formula for long-term CO2-cutting targets
BMS / Amylin: bulge bracket BMS / Amylin: bulge bracketThe price paid for the specialist maker of diabetes drugs is far from cheap but with obesity continuing to rise, the potential is significant
Vivendi: split decision Vivendi: split decisionThe chief's departure signals a shift in strategic direction for which investors should be happy but they should not expect instant solutions