Private equity dealmakers defy M&A slowdown
While deals globally are drying up, one sector went ahead — and even paid full prices
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Millennium in talks with Goldman’s Petershill Partners about stake sale
Buyers could include some of the largest investors in Izzy Englander’s firm
UK regulator to dilute mortgage lending rules
FCA responds to prime minister’s call for watchdogs to focus on promoting economic growth
Why Trump’s plans for tariffs on foreign films probably won’t have a happy ending
Bill Chizek/ShutterstockWith its tariffs policies, the administration of US president Donald Trump aims to correct the country’s persistent goods trade deficit. The president has argued that the US has been “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered” by other countries.
Why south-east Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases
Village health Volunteers in Thailand survey mosquito breeding sites as part of dengue prevention campaign Deere Kumphaitoon/ShutterstockNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a persistent public health threat, and tackling them is not just a moral obligation, but a smart investment.
Why Trump fails to understand China’s trade war tactics, and what his negotiators should be reading
As US and Chinese representatives prepare to meet in Switzerland in an effort to ease their escalating trade war, a potential sign of Beijing’s approach has emerged in an opinion piece published in the state-owned journal Beijing Daily.
Barclays’ AGM disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters
Incident occurs as UK government prepares to clarify rules on whether shareholder meetings can be held online
Record UK home insurance claims after storms cause damage
Property claims have now topped £100mn for eight quarters in a row, ABI data shows
Ackman pushes the envelope on creative executive pay
Billionaire financier’s bid to emulate the Oracle of Omaha comes with some quirks
Blackstone sells Blackstone
Plus, DoorDash buys Deliveroo and private equity gets in on defence
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