Robey Warshaw Cuts Partner Pay 50% Before Evercore Deal
Boutique bank Robey Warshaw halves its star partners' pay pool to £25m ahead of its acquisition by US giant Evercore. Discover the strategic move reshaping London's M&A advisory landscape.
Category : Corporate
Sony buys controlling stake in Peanuts for £340m
Sony has taken an 80% stake in the Peanuts franchise, including Snoopy and Charlie Brown, in a £340m deal. The move bolsters its entertainment empire. Read the full story.
WH Smith targets ex-bosses' bonuses after £50m accounting error
WH Smith's profits plummet to £16m as the FCA launches a formal investigation. The retailer is attempting to recover £7m in bonuses from former executives. Read the full story.
Goldman Sachs Overtakes JPMorgan in UK Dealmaking
Goldman Sachs has dethroned JPMorgan as the top UK dealmaker in 2024, leading a surge in M&A and equity capital markets activity. Discover the key deals and market shifts behind this major power shift.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes on Ryanair in Christmas quiz
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces off against Ryanair's Michael O'Leary in The Guardian's Christmas business quiz. Who will win this festive battle of wits? Read the full story.
MPs Question Vodafone Over Franchisee Treatment
Vodafone executives face parliamentary scrutiny over claims its commercial agreements harmed franchisees' mental health and finances. Read the full investigation.
Meg O'Neill Appointed as BP's New Chief Executive
BP names Meg O'Neill as its new CEO, succeeding Murray Auchincloss. The 'hard-nosed' industry veteran faces the challenge of balancing energy transition with shareholder returns. Read the full story.
Greensill Bank Executives Charged in German Lawsuit
German prosecutors file criminal charges against three former Greensill Bank bosses for alleged role in its 2021 collapse linked to GFG Alliance steel plant refinancing. Read the full story.
Vodafone to meet MPs over franchisee scandal claims
Vodafone executives will meet MPs in January over a growing row with franchisees, with one MP citing 'uncomfortable echoes' of the Post Office Horizon scandal. Learn the full story.
Activist Investor Urges Whitbread Strategy Review
US hedge fund Corvex pushes Premier Inn owner Whitbread for a strategic overhaul following Autumn Budget changes set to cost the firm up to £50m. Read the full analysis.
Accenture AI bookings top $2bn amid revenue growth
Accenture reports over $2bn in AI-related bookings for Q3, driving a 5% revenue increase. Discover how generative AI is reshaping the consulting giant's strategy and client demand.
Hedge Funds Plan Longer Notice Periods Amid Non-Compete Crackdown
UK hedge funds are preparing to extend employee notice periods in response to a government ban on non-compete clauses. Discover how the £1.3tn industry is adapting its talent retention strategies.
BP names Meg O'Neill as first female chief executive
BP appoints Meg O'Neill as its first female CEO, replacing Murray Auchincloss after less than two years. The move signals a renewed focus on oil and gas profits. Read the full story.
BP names first female CEO in major leadership shake-up
BP appoints Meg O'Neill as its first female chief executive to accelerate a strategic pivot back to oil and gas. Discover the investor pressure driving this historic change.
Anglo American's Pay Retreat & 2026 Corporate Agenda
Anglo American retreats on executive pay vote as FTSE giants gear up for 2026. Plus, breakdown duopoly exits and a delayed UK steel strategy. Read the full City analysis.
Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill appointed to lead BP
Meg O'Neill, the Woodside Energy CEO known for criticising young climate activists, is stepping down to lead oil giant BP, which has abandoned its net zero strategy. Read the full story.
ANZ shareholders reject executive pay plan for second year
ANZ shareholders have delivered a second consecutive strike against the bank's executive remuneration report, following a year of record fines and thousands of job cuts. Explore the fallout from the heated AGM.
BP names Meg O'Neill as new chief executive
BP has announced Meg O'Neill will become its new CEO on 1 April, replacing Murray Auchincloss. The oil giant's chair calls for 'increased rigour' to boost shareholder value. Read the full story.
Why Big Tech is Hiring Corporate Storytellers
From Google to Microsoft, companies are hiring 'storytellers' to control their narrative. Discover what this ancient role means in the modern corporate world and the salaries on offer.
Amazon driver filmed 'stealing cat' during delivery
Shocking doorbell footage appears to show an Amazon delivery driver picking up a woman's cat and walking off with it. The pet owner is pleading for her safe return.
Tricolor Holdings Executives Charged with Fraud
Founder Daniel Chu and executives of bankrupt subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings face federal fraud charges over a years-long scheme that led to a billion-dollar collapse. Read the full details.
WBD urges shareholders to reject $108.4bn Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery's board brands Paramount's all-cash takeover offer 'inadequate', backing its $82.7bn Netflix deal. The battle involves Trump, Kushner, and Saudi funds.
Warner Bros to Reject Paramount's $108bn Hostile Takeover
Warner Bros Discovery's board is poised to reject a $108bn hostile bid from Paramount, clearing the path for Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition. Key details on the battle for Hollywood assets.
UBS Taps LGIM's Sonja Laud to Co-Lead Investment Arm
UBS Asset Management hires former LGIM chief investment officer Sonja Laud to co-lead its combined investment unit overseeing £1.6tn. Discover the strategic move reshaping the fund management landscape.
Hedge Fund Founded by Ex-Morgan Stanley Traders Opens Dubai Base
Hudson Bay Capital, founded by former Morgan Stanley traders, opens a Dubai office as part of its global expansion. Discover the strategy behind this key move for the $19bn hedge fund.
Warner Bros Snubs Paramount Takeover for Netflix
Warner Bros Discovery's board urges shareholders to reject a hostile $108bn bid from Paramount, favouring a Netflix merger. Key backer withdraws, casting doubt on Paramount's financing.
VTB Capital pays £32m to London staff in administration
VTB Capital's administrators have paid £32m to retain key London staff as the wind-down continues. Discover the financial details and future implications.
Warner Bros set to reject hostile Paramount takeover
Warner Bros Discovery is poised to rebuff a $108bn hostile bid from Paramount after a key backer, Jared Kushner's Affinity, pulled out. The board favours a $72bn Netflix deal. Read the latest on the streaming wars.
California DMV Stays Tesla Sales Ban
California's DMV has paused a suspension of Tesla's sales licence, granting the EV maker a 90-day reprieve in a case over allegedly misleading Autopilot and Full Self-Driving marketing. Read the latest.
Kushner's Affinity Partners exits Warner Bros Discovery bid
Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, withdraws from backing a hostile $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Discover the details and political implications.
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