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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 7h
How politicians and passengers gave up on greener air travel-Most politicians take the view that more air travel results in more economic growth, bringing in tourism, creating jobs, and—hopefully—helping them get re-elected. www.ft.com/content/4e8d... @attractamooney.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
How politicians and passengers gave up on greener air travel
A renewed push for economic growth has added to technological challenges and problems with carbon offset schemes
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…geopolitical risk in Ukraine and the Middle East had supported prices while US trade tariffs had so far had a muted impact on the global economy.
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Opec+ steadies crude market with cautious turn as oil glut looms-Tamas Varga, an analyst at PVM, an oil broker, said Opec+ had been able to raise its production this year, partly because…
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Opec+ steadies crude market with cautious turn as oil glut looms
Producer group slows pace of increases as it watches for signs of oversupply
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America’s economy needs expanded deposit insurance-Our community and regional bank sectors are burning at the edges. Expanded deposit insurance is the firewall we need. www.ft.com/content/526f... Sheila Bair @financialtimes.com
America’s economy needs expanded deposit insurance
We need to support the thousands of community and regional banks that play a critical role in lending to growing businesses
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Argentina’s wily currency traders drain Javier Milei’s dollars-Dollar demand typically increases in Argentina ahead of elections, as individuals and businesses hedge against political risk. www.ft.com/content/0425... Ciara Nugent @financialtimes.com
Argentina’s wily currency traders drain Javier Milei’s dollars
Labyrinthine restrictions and chronic instability spawn strategies to profit from foreign exchange policies
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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 8h
…by the European Commission, the regulation of several areas of EU financial markets is likely to be transferred from national authorities to Esma. @paolatamma.bsky.social
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EU watchdog prepares to expand oversight of crypto and exchanges-Verena Ross, chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority, told the Financial Times that under plans being drawn up…
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EU watchdog prepares to expand oversight of crypto and exchanges
Esma chair says move would help boost bloc’s capital markets by removing supervision from 27 separate authorities
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…to “scale our platform overall” was one of his top priorities, along with navigating rising geopolitical complexity and disruptive technology such as AI. Chris Johnston
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European private equity pioneer Conni Jonsson to step down after three decades-with Asia chief Jean Eric Salata nominated as his replacement…Salata said that continuing… www.ft.com/content/a12f... @alexandraheal.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
European private equity pioneer Conni Jonsson to step down after three decades
Founder of Sweden’s EQT Partners set to hand over chair to Asia chief Jean Eric Salata in May
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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 8h
…would propel Fifth Third to become the ninth-largest US bank by assets, controlling about $288bn. Joshua Franklin
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US regional bank Fifth Third strikes $11bn deal to buy Comerica-the latest example of regional banks combining in an effort to compete with larger rivals. If approved by regulators, the deal…
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US regional bank Fifth Third strikes $11bn deal to buy Comerica
Combined group will become ninth-biggest lender in America with $288bn in assets
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…Sabadell’s fierce opposition and BBVA’s willingness to stake its credibility on the nearly 18-month long pursuit of the deal.
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Dirty tricks claims by BBVA mar end of Spanish banking’s takeover battle-The accusations come at the end of Spain’s most contentious takeover battle in years, marked by…
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Dirty tricks claims by BBVA mar end of Spanish banking’s takeover battle
Lender files complaint with market regulator alleging Sabadell staff are obstructing voting
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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 9h
…smaller buffers to insulate themselves. Inflated costs since then have made it harder to turn a profit. Owen Walker
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Asia’s budget airlines struggle for profitability as costs rise—
Asian carriers operate on much thinner margins than their global peers so, when flights around the world were grounded five years ago, they had… www.ft.com/content/27fa... Chan Ho–Him @financialtimes.com
Asia’s budget airlines struggle for profitability as costs rise
Series of setbacks hit carriers operating on wafer-thin margins
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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 9h
…with more than 146mn customers — seeks to protect its position amid a growing challenge from competitors T-Mobile and AT&T.
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Verizon appoints former PayPal boss Dan Schulman as new chief—The boardroom shake-up comes as Verizon — the US’s largest mobile operator… www.ft.com/content/2250... @kieranjsmith.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
Verizon appoints former PayPal boss Dan Schulman as new chief
CEO and chair Hans Vestberg steps down with immediate effect as US telecoms group splits roles
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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 9h
…that some footnotes and references it contained were incorrect, Australia’s Department of Employment and Workplace Relations said on Monday.
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Deloitte issues refund for error-ridden Australian government report that used AI—The Big Four accountancy and consultancy firm will repay the final instalment of its government contract after conceding… www.ft.com/content/934c... Ellesheva Kissin @financialtimes.com
Deloitte issues refund for error-ridden Australian government report that used AI
Big Four firm will repay final instalment after incorrect references and citations found in document
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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 9h
…amid Europe’s response to US President Donald Trump’s call to raise defence spending.
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Nato spending growth lifts small French defence firms—
The Banque de France has identified the defence sector as one of the few drivers of business investment in the stagnant French economy… www.ft.com/content/d9ee... @iancjohnston.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
Nato spending growth lifts small French defence firms
Investors bet on rising sales of products ranging from drones to night-vision goggles
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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 10h
…to healthcare clients as it attempts to apply AI to complex, highly regulated industries. @mroliverbarnes.bsky.social
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Software group Qualtrics to buy health-tech company Press Ganey Forsta for $6.7bn—The deal, first reported by the Financial Times on Monday, will help to extend Qualtrics’ artificial intelligence technologies… www.ft.com/content/44c9... @antoinegara.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
Software group Qualtrics to buy health-tech company Press Ganey Forsta for $6.7bn
Deal is latest in busy stretch for private equity-backed software and healthcare-focused technology businesses
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A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · 10h
…such as Bain Capital are instead limiting growth. @jamie-john.ft.com
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Bain Capital says buyout firms must be more cautious as growth slows—While many private capital groups aim to raise as much money as possible, some of the older privately held buyout firms… www.ft.com/content/9480... @antoinegara.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
Bain Capital says buyout firms must be more cautious as growth slows
US private equity group bucks industry trend of missed fundraising targets with conservative strategy
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