Most plausible trade buyers for the troubled Spanish lender's 12 per cent stake would be the fast-growing Gulf airlines

A deal with Aer Lingus was blocked five years ago because carriers were important operators on short-haul routes and regulators may take some persuading now

Since the beginning of 2010, the average manager has returned 7 per cent – the longest stretch of disappointment the industry has suffered

The son of country's president spent millions on luxury goods and memorabilia, US prosecutors allege

Energy group faces prospect of slow growth in Norwegian output towards end of the decade and seeks to tap into benefits of the shale oil and gas boom

The exchange that focuses on smaller companies is targeting companies struggling to raise financing amid the financial and economic crisis

If Greece goes, everyone will suffer. But as China slows, only for some will it spell the end of their magic moment, writes David Pilling

Financial Times interview with Benoît Cœuré, European Central Bank executive board member

ECB executive board member responsible for its market operations readily admits ‘great deal of anxiety' among investors

Brussels competition authorities and attitude of Irish government pose hurdles to budget carrier's third takeover attempt in six years

Swedish retailer says higher cotton prices have been ‘more or less neutralised' while its new collections are selling well despite tough conditions

Shares in insurance companies rallied at prospect that life insurers may be allowed to adopt capital requirements for existing policies over as long as seven years