Russian fertiliser auction collapses Russian fertiliser auction collapsesThe sale of a 20% stake in Apatit, the fertiliser producer, is put on hold after two of the three bidders withdrew from the tender at the last minute
Banking in Europe: handle with care Banking in Europe: handle with careWith banks already reeling under regulatory pressure after the last crisis, the last thing they need are measures that will only add to the burden
Greek knife edge could mean long slow cut Greek knife edge could mean long slow cutVotes cast on Sunday will set in motion what could be days even months of nail-biting negotiations between Greece and its creditors
UK watchdog to look into Irish airlines UK watchdog to look into Irish airlinesRyanair may be forced to sell its stake in Aer Lingus after a decision by the Office of Fair Trading to refer the matter to the Competition Commission
Banker in F1 case talks with prosecutors Banker in F1 case talks with prosecutorsMove by Gerhard Gribkowsky, who is at the centre of bribery charges involving the motor racing group, could lead to a conclusion of the trial
Putin steps up battle with PM over energy Putin steps up battle with PM over energyVladimir Putin has moved to further weaken his PM's control over the energy sector, creating a special presidential commission for strategic development of the sector
France makes its opening euro bid France makes its opening euro bidMr Hollande's stability pact falls far short of the sort of sovereignty-sharing Berlin says its wants. But then, Berlin may want too much
‘BlackRock envy' replaces Goldman allure ‘BlackRock envy' replaces Goldman allureAppointment of Philipp Hildebrand, ex-Swiss National Bank chairman, highlights asset management giant's rise in influence in world of finance
TNK-BP divorce need not have unhappy end TNK-BP divorce need not have unhappy endWhile BP has made mistakes and suffered some bloody noses with its Russian joint venture, its financial gamble has, broadly, paid off
Bankers plot response to bonus threat Bankers plot response to bonus threatSome say the most common response is likely to be further salary inflation to rebalance the ratio, but that will reduce flexibility in tough times
Central bankers brace for euro break-up Central bankers brace for euro break-upConcern among some of world's top central bank officials ahead of Greek election this weekend, seen as a pivotal moment for future of single currency
Shell extends deadline for Cove bid Shell extends deadline for Cove bidThe move effectively keeps Shell's options open for raising its bid for the east African gas explorer after the latter spurned its £1.12bn offer