It might not be the Big Tech companies

China is the biggest refiner for 19 out of 20 metals analysed by the International Energy Agency

It’s not just a lifer issue

Move would pave the way for savers to access funds focused on corporate buyouts and other high-octane deals

Plus, CATL soars on stock market debut and French grocer Casino’s debt troubles

The French energy giant was forced to pause a huge LNG scheme in Mozambique after Islamist militants launched a deadly attack. Is the region safe enough for it to restart?

Former FTSE 100 company at the centre of ownership tussle was once a symbol of Soviet money flowing into London

World ex-US funds have long been out of favour but have attracted $2.1bn in assets over past three months

US broker that pioneered zero-commission share trading plans to disrupt the UK market

Backers fear long planning process for Curraghinalt project could deter other investors in one of poorest UK regions

Number of mandates under review over asset managers’ record is growing, consultants say

More than $130bn of liabilities offloaded in 2024 despite concerns of regulators

Tiny stocks are rushing to list on US exchanges. Why?

Swedish buyout group looks to strike debt restructuring at one of two troubled French portfolio companies

The difficulty is that, however unsatisfactory the hegemon might be, the alternatives look worse

Special resolution calling for more detail on LNG business wins 20% backing

Struggling club risks ending up nearly a yard offside

Letter asks regulator to protect American investors from opaque Chinese reporting policies

Change aims to close a gap in regulation exposed by collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

John Michael Ormerod was allegedly involved in the procurement of oil tankers