Dangote to List Cement Empire on London Stock Exchange
Great scoop by @ak_mna and @davidpilling Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote plans London listing of cement empire. He’s hired Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Standard Bank for the IPO, said people briefed about the matter https://t.co/yfFzBFQtpj via @ft
Wachtell's Socialist Pay Model Threatens Star Rainmakers
Must-read on Wall Street: Wachtell faces a fascinating dilemma: it leads Big Law in profits per partner, but its quasi-socialist pay model is starting to cost it star rainmakers, just as the market tilts decisively toward them. @sindap and @mroliverbarnes...
Todd Boehly's Insurer Secures Lobbying Win on Risk Rules
Great piece by @leee_harris about how the insurer controlled by Todd Boehly (the financier who owns the LA Dodgers and @ChelseaFC successfully lobbied for a reprieve on rules that would reduce exposure to risky investments https://t.co/2AvG18Bdrj
Citi Hires JPMorgan Exile with $52 Million Package
Without fear or favour… Vis Raghavan was being forced out of JPMorgan over his poor behaviour. But before it became public he managed to convince Citi to hire him on a $52mn package. Amazing reporting by @FTJFranklin @JBSteins @akilazoe Ortenca...
Recognizing the Overlooked ‘Glue Work’ That Holds Organizations Together
Really great column by @sarahoconnor_ about the revaluation of skills once deemed less promotable such as “glue work” - worth reading if you are one of those people who has kept your organisation together and feel like you have been...
AMBZAMPOLLI Fuels Trump’s $20bn, 20‑minute Deal Spree
A sneak peak into Trumplandia - @AMBZAMPOLLI ‘$20bn in 20 minutes’: the man turning Donald Trump into a global deal machine https://t.co/TGlBhHcgiS via @ft
EU Grapples with Whether to Embrace Chinese Investment
Excellent piece by @barneyjopson @leahyjoseph @ian_c_johnston about a very real dilemma faced by many EU governments: should Europe welcome Chinese investment? https://t.co/IWJghsXaVY via @ft
NY Real Estate Rebounds as Talent Flows From Florida
The “@ZohranKMamdani effect”? Real estate prices back to pre-pandemic highs, office vacancies falling, and young talent still moving from Florida to New York.
US Envoy Announces Upcoming Iran‑US Talks
US special envoy to the Middle East Witkoff says that Iran and US will hold talks soon https://t.co/TVVUeaYqaZ
Axel Springer Snags Telegraph, Undermines RedBird‑IMI Deal
SCOOP: AXEL Springer to buy Telegraph, gate crashing an earlier deal RedBird IMI had with the Daily Mail. With dream team @DanielThomasLDN @ArashMassoudi https://t.co/JXU4G9iMuj
Global Collaboration Chronicles Historic Deal Battle
Takes a global effort to tell one of the most incredible deal battles in modern history With @DanielThomasLDN @mroliverbarnes and Chris Grimes https://t.co/OfRP3RBlGV https://t.co/Wx8RaqAIv0
Danaher Nears $10 B Acquisition of Masimo
Big deal scoop by @sindap and @mroliverbarnes - US healthcare manufacturer Danaher is closing in a $10bn deal to buy medical tech group Masimo. A deal could be announced as early as Tuesday provided it does not hit any last-minute...