Russia puts London-exiled Putin opponent and tycoon Khodorkovsky on wanted list January 9, 2024 Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has put exiled Russian tycoon and opposition leader Mikhail Khodorkovsky on its wanted list, accusing him of spreading false information about the Russian army, Russian state news agency Tass said. The charge carries a sentence of up to five years in prison, Tass said. A criminal case was opened against [...]
Who owns Manchester United now? How much did the Glazers pay in 2005? How much does Sir Jim Ratcliffe own? January 9, 2024 All you need to know about the ownership of Manchester United.
First person: How I built a legal firm out of the team defending the ‘Tuna Bonds’ dealmakers January 8, 2024 The Credit Suisse 'Tuna Bonds' scandal combined fisheries, kickbacks and global legal battles. Rupert Butler - the City lawyer who represented the defendants - tells City A.M. how the drama unfolded
Harbour Energy’s $11.2bn acquisition will transform the North Sea player January 8, 2024 Panic buying the week before Christmas is a familiar practice the world over. Presents, booze, holidays; the phenomenon is a manifestation of ‘fear of missing out’ culture and one that incurs massive spending. News of London-listed Harbour Energy’s blockbuster $11.2bn buy of Wintershall Dea’s oil and gas assets closed at 3pm GMT on 21st December. [...]
Investing in distressed assets is only getting more complex, so is it worth the trouble? January 5, 2024 Recent geopolitical instability has added even more complexity to the world of distressed asset investment, writes Simon James.
Ed Warner: Gaza and Ukraine conflicts send Paris Olympics threat levels to maximum January 4, 2024 The IOC's members should speak out against its backdoor appeasement of Putin, writes Ed Warner.
Business confidence hits highest level since early 2022 but firms still not looking to invest, survey suggests January 4, 2024 Business confidence hit its highest level since the first quarter of 2022, before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Owner of major UK refinery extends loan deal with Russian oil firm January 3, 2024 The owner of one of the UK's largest oil refineries has agreed an extension to a loan facility with a Russian oil company that is under sanctions in the US, company accounts show.
Two wars and a revolution: What will 2024 look like on the global stage? January 3, 2024 Ukraine, Israel and Donald Trump; as we enter a new year, Dr John Hulsman tells us what major things to expect from global politics in 2024. As the English theologian Thomas Fuller put it, “It’s always darkest before the dawn”. After a highly unsatisfying 2023, we can only fervently hope that Fuller’s plaintive prayer is [...]
Oculus founder plans to double UK workforce for defence company Anduril January 2, 2024 A defence technology company founded by the Californian entrepreneur Palmer Luckey, plans to double its presence in the UK over the next two years.