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Wave of political strife fuels risk aversion
BP and BHP have little choice but to look to new frontiers
Clients can no longer call the shots
Investors are no longer buying the standalone strategy
Run of spin-offs help fuel global dealmaking
In the UK, if merger talks news leaks, the groups must clarify the situation
Regulatory sensitivities to large-scale deals are heightened during economic recessions
Real Deal When business slows, infighting tends to intensify
Banks have little choice but to swallow lower fees for a while
They are making tough calls and clients should not mistake service with servitude
Stop meddling with the UK takeover code
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