Institutions had touted Africa as a growth market that would bolster their sustainability credentials
Nissan, Hyundai and Ford focus on tapping resurgent demand for so-called stop-gap vehicles
Grant Thornton restricted from reviewing part of local authority’s books
Also in today’s newsletter, Calpers weighs vote against Exxon chief and the highlights from this week’s Milken Institute conference
It’s easy peasy apparently — so it’s only fair I spread the word
The answer may depend on where you’re starting from
With the outlook for the dairy product looking particularly sour, General Mills needs a new strategy
Octogenarian founder of Hin Leong Trading hid huge losses in futures markets from banks
Luxury retail pioneers Adrian Joffe and Carla Sozzani reflect on their radical approach
PR head at Chinese search group sparked backlash after posting social media videos demeaning staff
Blackstone’s credit boss on the migration of loans from banks to asset managers
Last Action hero
Packed finance event highlights a power shift to the Middle East and warier views on China
Chair of Spain’s third-biggest lender has come under fire for his €12bn attempt to buy Catalonia rival
A new study adds to the evidence that competition for eyeballs may be warping our sense of the world
Calpers concerned oil supermajor is seeking to muzzle activist shareholders
Sanctions have caused imports of spare parts to collapse. But airlines have found new ways to get components into the country
Foreign investment committee authorises sale after concessions on data and day-to-day control
Aversion to risk spurs sharp fall to equity ETFs while government bond ETF flows tick up
Consider its scale, scope and speed
Plus, what’s the right price for Anglo American shareholders and Spain’s BBVA goes hostile
New products from tech giants and start-ups struggle to compete with smartphone
Watchmakers and auction houses enjoy uptick in Gen Z buyers; commemorative watches fund restoration projects; tennis stars invest in luxury watch brands; jewellers boost brand awareness through high-profile trophy-making; and an interview with Chaumet’s new chief executive
Explore a collection of pictorial deconstructions of high-end watches, alongside their brief history and quick analysis.
Luxury brands adopt an informal approach as social media trends and influencers stoke interest among younger buyers
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