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The trend strengthening the hand of big credit houses
Weak creditor protection in deals gives advantage to those with the resources to examine documentation
River Island owners draw up rescue plan for high street chain
The family behind River Island, the high street fashion retailer, is drawing up a radical rescue plan which could put significant numbers of stores and jobs at risk.
Wiseβs wake-up call for London
Decision by the fintech to move primary listing to New York is latest blow to LSE
Investors in UK defence stocks are aiming too low
The growth profile for the sector has brightened as Europeβs governments prepare to spend more on protection
EU weighs adding Russia to money laundering βgreyβ list
Moscowβs possible inclusion has βhuge supportβ as Brussels expects to adopt new designation next week after a delay
Muskβs feud with Trump muddies xAI debt raising for Morgan Stanley
Bank was close to lining up $5bn for artificial intelligence group when US president and billionaire attacked each other
Why we should worry about the rise of stablecoins
Asset-backed digital currencies could pose risks to bedrock of global financial system
Winklevoss-backed crypto group Gemini files for Wall Street IPO
Filing comes a day after stablecoin operator Circle surged in its public debut