Former chair of Monte dei Paschi accused of role in executive’s death
Giuseppe Mussari has branded claims of his involvement as false and defamatory
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026BoE scrutinises Barclays over claim traders misrepresented private credit exposure
Regulator received complaint that UK lender understated the risk of derivatives it used to finance private credit loans
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026Private equity group Charlesbank closes one of the biggest law firm deals
Stake in Wood Smith Henning & Berman could herald wave of investments in US liability defence firms
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026BoE scrutinises Barclays over claim traders misrepresented private credit exposure
Regulator received complaint that UK lender understated the risk of derivatives it used to finance private credit loans
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026Rise of crypto vaults channels billions of dollars into risky lending
New vehicle in which ‘curators’ act like fund managers has attracted the attention of regulators
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026US defence stocks tumble as investors bet on Democratic election sweep
Donald Trump’s proposed $500bn military spending boost at risk as bipartisan support for higher budget frays
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026Macron rejects interior minister’s resignation after French riots
Political recriminations fly and bonds fall as authorities admit that police botched oversight of protests
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026Zelenskyy, Europe and the end of Trump whispering
This new crisis looks different and the bloc’s leaders are preparing to talk directly to Putin
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026Freshfields apologises ‘unreservedly’ over Middle East comments in email leak
Partner at firm had said need to approach ‘sophisticated investors’ to back its AI lab ‘probably’ ruled out region’s ‘sovereign wealth money’
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026Macron faces political firestorm after riots
Worst street violence in years comes six months before one of Europe’s most closely watched elections
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026