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Image for Zurich's Beazley bid sets the stage for more insurance deals

Finance

Zurich's Beazley bid sets the stage for more insurance deals

Image for Proposed UBS regulation targeted and focused, says Swiss banking supervisor

Finance

Proposed UBS regulation targeted and focused, says Swiss banking supervisor

Image for UK's Quiz Clothing appoints administrators, risking 109 jobs

Finance

UK's Quiz Clothing appoints administrators, risking 109 jobs

Image for Rio Tinto, Glencore shelve ambitions to form world's largest miner

Finance

Rio Tinto, Glencore shelve ambitions to form world's largest miner

Image for A year in which the major central banks part ways

A year in which the major central banks part ways

Date: February 5, 2026

By Stefano Rebaudo LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Central banks in big economies are parting ways, with Australia this week raising interest rates for the first time in two years, while others are taking a...

Image for Rival bidders pursue Lukoil assets despite Carlyle deal, sources say

Rival bidders pursue Lukoil assets despite Carlyle deal, sources say

Date: February 5, 2026

By Anna Hirtenstein Feb 5 (Reuters) - At least two companies including Chevron are vying for Lukoil’s global assets despite the Russian energy company's initial agreement last week to sell the...

Image for Slovenia prepares legislation to ban social media for under-15s

Slovenia prepares legislation to ban social media for under-15s

Date: February 5, 2026

Feb 5 (Reuters) - Slovenia is preparing draft legislation that will ban access to social media for minors under 15, Deputy Prime Minister Matej Arcon told a news conference on Thursday. Arcon said the...

Image for Russia's Sberbank plans crypto-backed loans to corporate clients

Russia's Sberbank plans crypto-backed loans to corporate clients

Date: February 5, 2026

MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Russia's largest lender Sberbank is preparing to issue crypto‑backed loans, citing strong interest from corporate clients, and is ready to work with the central bank to...

Image for British firms' wage growth expectations cool slightly, BoE Survey shows

British firms' wage growth expectations cool slightly, BoE Survey shows

Date: February 5, 2026

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - British companies' expectations for wage growth in the year ahead cooled a bit in the three months to January and expectations for their prices also declined, a Bank of...

Image for Mass Group Holding to invest 1 billion euros in Romanian battery storage, government says 

Mass Group Holding to invest 1 billion euros in Romanian battery storage, government says 

Date: February 5, 2026

BUCHAREST, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Private energy developer Mass Group Holding plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion) in battery storage capacity across central Romania, the government said in a...