Putin’s war: businesses and billionaires forced to pick sides
Plus, Stephen Schwarzman gives a lesson in minting massive cheques and a Canadian lender expands its presence in the US banking sector
FT 1000: the sixth annual list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies
An iPhone reseller takes the top spot while London retains its place as the continent’s leading hub for high-growth businesses
European stocks and Wall Street futures fall as traders assess economic risk
Government bond prices rise sharply and Brent crude oil climbs back above $100
UK insurers reveal misgivings over reform aimed at freeing up billions for investment
Industry remains uneasy about lack of detail on key changes to post-Brexit rewrite of Solvency II rules
Zoom: pandemic favourite seeks new start
A plan to create a suite of software services is a good one given that growth has evaporated
UK stake in OneWeb no guarantee production will shift from US, big shareholder says
Bharti Enterprises chief warns satellite manufacturing may not move despite government’s $500mn investment
Business groups call for tax breaks ahead of spring statement
CBI warns that without ‘serious action’ the economy risks drifting towards low growth
Hong Kong airport is falling off the radar
Tough Covid restrictions pushing airlines to reconsider the territory as a regional hub