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• The proposed merger of Deutsche Börse with the owners of the New York Stock Exchange is being keenly watched
• There has been a change in attitudes to financial investors since the ‘locust’ debate aired the issues - -
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Economy motors on after the crisis
The city is feeling confident as the country returns to strong growth, says James Wilson
Deutsche Börse: Exchange seeks transatlantic boost
James Wilson finds wariness over plan for NYSE Euronext link
Trading floors live on in data centre
The adrenalin-driven spirit of the trading floor in Frankfurt is very much alive, Ed Hammond
Private equity: The climate has improved, but competition is stiff
Attention is moving to the still reluctant Mittelstand, writes Daniel Schäfer
Office market: Construction tracks the health of banking
The building and finance sectors develop along parallel lines, reports Ed Hammond
EU regulator: New supervisor hopes it will make a difference
James Wilson examines the role the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority will play
Arts sponsorship: Museums and theatres share in expansion
Banks have a long tradition of supporting culture, says Ralph Atkins
