Asia AM: Companies scramble for consumer data, US pushed EU t...

If this email is not displayed correctly, please click on the following link or open your browser and paste the link into the address field: http://view.ed4.net/v/XYEWFF/MJAIEW/9LT7GF/TP5EB2/   Asia AM Thursday June 13 2013 Financial Times - Asia homepage   Companies scramble for consumer data Surveillance has developed into multibillion-dollar industry conducted by largely unregulated companies that obtain information from web searches http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/WHYUTV/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   US pushed EU to dilute data protection Measure would have nullified any US request for technology and telecoms companies to hand over data on European citizens http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/4VF6CO/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Forex fixing hits regulator's radar Fixing of widely used benchmark not ideal but best of all bad solutions and comparisons to Libor scandal are wide of the mark, say traders http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/RP4R3L/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Brazil acts after real hits four-year low The measure was the second such move in a week to dismantle currency controls as the government sounds a rapid retreat from its earlier 'currency war' http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/87UVA0/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   US auction raises hopes on repo failures Failed repo trades that involve US Treasuries as collateral jumped from $14.5bn to $58.5bn in the week to May 29, reawakening systemic risk worries http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/WHYUTO/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Kering takes new luxe to China The owner of brands from Gucci to Bottega Veneta is pinning its future in China on a distinctive identity and winning offering for customers http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/OF79RT/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Hester to step down as RBS chief Standard Chartered finance chief Richard Meddings said to be among those indirectly approached as a successor http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/FD84KF/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   India's Apollo in $2.5bn deal for Cooper Tire All-cash purchase of Cooper Tire, one of the largest US tyre makers, is the latest sign of the growing international focus on the car sector http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/HIOXDX/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Erdogan's defiant Gezi critics dig in Jacketed stewards marshal people as they press forward with donations destined for a makeshift clinic erected and staffed by volunteer medics http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/WHYULP/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Microsoft tries to stay ahead of the game In going ahead with its console plan, Microsoft has at least done better than even its fans had a right to expect and given Sony a run for its money http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/SUWF3S/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Financial Times - US homepage   Safeway accepts $5.7bn offer for Canada stores Robert Edwards, Safeway chief executive, said that the group would use the cash from the deal to pay down $2bn of debt and buy back shares http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/3CR80Z/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   MPs demand Google tax revamp Public accounts committee says Google put profit from UK out of reach of its tax system and criticised the Revenue for failing to take a tougher stance http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/T1XNUT/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Financial Times - UK Homepage   Welby sees 'bubble of self-regard' in City Archbishop warned of a dystopian future in which "international banks remain in an ever more prosperous City", served by a "disenfranchised population" http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/LS2I9P/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   UK regulator investigates FX rates trade The UK markets watchdog has launched a preliminary investigation into foreign exchange rates trading, amid alleged manipulation of benchmark rates http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/CWH74W/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Over-65 Britons in work top 1m for first time Older workers' employment levels have been growing for two decades, driven by longer and healthier lives, as well as financial concerns http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/Z8QTGG/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Vodafone in Kabel Deutschland talks UK mobile group makes a preliminary approach to Germany's largest cable operator, which has a market capitalisation of €6.6bn http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/RP4R3N/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   ECB warns against debate on its mandate Weidmann tells German constitutional court he fears central bank's free room for manoeuvre will eventually lead to stability risks http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/FDLD2C/LQ05NB/9725KH/JQCDE9/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=12   Tools Your account    Portfolio Email Briefings    Price alerts Keyword alerts    RSS feeds Subscribe to FT.com     © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2013 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You have received this email because you have signed up from the NBE preference page. 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