EU directive misses the mark

Threats to the Arroyo regime in the Philippines raise worries about the quality of likely successors.

Bank executives are paid well to do a good job. But they should not be rewarded for failure.

The German bank has nothing to lose

Online information provider is proving to be a big hit

Investors bemoan high hedge fund fees

There should be no false patriotism over whether it is appropriate to finance outside the domestic currency

BNP Paribas seen as probable buyer

As cross-border acquisition grows, global banks must establish the right local presence

An end in sight for high-level M&A in Russia's oil and gas sector

Euroclear wants to create a single, low-cost European securities market, but it also wants to expand the role of its bank. That leaves market participants feeling uneasy about where Euroclear fits into the brave new world of clearing and settlement. Some are concerned that time is running out to settle the debate.

Big-three providers must face up to new competitors and internalization

John Costas speaks to Euromoney about the achievements of UBS's investment bank during his tenure as chief executive and the legacy he leaves to his successor.

Rank's termination of its ADR programme and a survey on US public company costs highlight impact of legislation

Biggest index reweighting since 2000 has caught some investors off guard

Whatever else might be said of him, Domingo Cavallo is a brave man. Argentina's former economy minister, widely blamed for the country's meltdown following its devaluation and debt default, is planning a return to the limelight. He has decided to run in Argentina's legislative elections due in October. The 59-year-old is campaigning to win a seat as deputy in the lower house of congress in Buenos Aires for the centre-right Action for the Republic Party.

Big stride taken towards gaining investment-grade status

Thierry Sciard is set to bring together the US house's investment management stakes