Stock and bond bull runs show bubble-like qualities
David Oakley considers the consequences of quantitative easing and ultra-low interest rate policies
The week: June 13
RIT Capital Partners last week walked away from a potential £5bn merger with Alliance Trust
Hard times for Ashley as MPs put 21st century capitalism on trial
Mike Ashley, founder and controlling shareholder of Sports Direct, takes the stand
Rothschild trust walks from Alliance Trust tie-up
Investment vehicle chaired by Lord Rothschild says merger would not be in investors’ best interests
Alliance Trust: not worth saving
A bid approach could refocus attention on the savings unit
Rothschild’s move is latest twist for Alliance Trust
One investor says takeover approach makes sense but investment performance needs to improve
Alliance Trust confirms approach by Jacob Rothschild
Informal proposal from RIT Capital Partners for a £5bn combination
WPP needs to line up an heir and a spare
Pay issue suggests a board in thrall to its chief executive
Hargreaves Lansdown co-founder steps down
Wealth manager grew the FTSE 100 firm from nothing
Rival Rothschild branches face court battle over family name
Franco-Swiss private bank poised to issue cease-and-desist order
City Insider: Bill Winters springs out of the shadows
Morgan Stanley and cyber bullying, Investec’s Gordon remains silent and banking on art
Brazil’s BTG moves into London equities market
Lender hires manager from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Bharti Airtel to sell 3,100 telecom towers in infrastructure deal
Helios to acquire 3,100 strong network in four African countries
Helios Towers Africa seeks $500m for Bharti infrastructure sale
Infrastructure group plans to join auction for telecoms towers
Shorting US government bonds boosts Rothschild’s fund
RIT Capital has decreased its holdings in emerging markets
Helios to buy Vodacom telecoms towers
Shedding masts in Tanzania will cut Vodafone-backed group’s costs
Private passions: Heart of brightness
Ariane de Rothschild, vice-chairman of the Franco-Swiss private bank Edmond de Rothschild, is a firm believer in Africa’s future
Ex-FSA chief to lead bid for RBS branches
Tiner brought in to head group of investors for 316 branches
St James’s investors in the hands of Lloyds
Chief will have a spring in his step amid Lloyds disposal
Israel grants Golan exploration licence
Approval for US group Genie likely to stir diplomatic tensions
Rothschild buys into peer-to-peer lending
RIT Capital Partners acquires a stake in Zopa
