Global business: BP accused of intimidating spill claimants, Repsol r...

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/BLH300/LSAW1J/2RFOPZ/D4L0IN/   Global Business Thursday June 27 2013 Companies news and analysis - FT.com   BP accused of intimidating spill claimants Escalating war of words between company and private sector plaintiffs seeking compensation over the spill threatens to derail settlement http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CQ2J2/NSVWP8/2OGPSZ/RPWEZ5/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=27   Repsol rejects settlement over YPF Board rebuffs deal with Argentina brokered by Pemex to form new venture in meeting amid deteriorating relations with largest shareholders http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CQ2J2/NSVWP8/2OGPSZ/HI07BV/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=27   Microsoft touts rapid Windows 8 updates Microsoft promises further rapid improvements to Windows 8 but analysts question whether it is enough to make up ground lost to Apple's and Google http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CQ2J2/NSVWP8/2OGPSZ/ULDS55/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=27   Walmart hit by departure of its India head Sudden departure of Raj Jain prompts a leadership change and marks the latest setback for the US retailer's plans for aggressive expansion in India http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CQ2J2/NSVWP8/2OGPSZ/DXGV19/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=27   UBS French unit hit with €10m fine Banking regulator penalises the Swiss lender for 'laxity' in efforts to curb risk of money laundering and cross-border fiscal fraud http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CQ2J2/NSVWP8/2OGPSZ/YGQNKR/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=27   'King of oil' who became a target for US Dealings with regimes outlawed by the US – from Iran to Cuba – fed his fortune, but they irreversibly tainted his reputation http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CQ2J2/NSVWP8/2OGPSZ/7ZUGRY/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=27   Saudi prince 'refused' to pay Gaddafi jet sale fee Daad Sharab, who arranged the $120m sale of the Airbus aircraft to the former Libyan leader, claims prince 'simply refused' to pay commission http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CQ2J2/NSVWP8/2OGPSZ/Q34IAV/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=27   Empire State Building receives second bid An unidentified bidder has made a $2.1bn offer for the landmark New York skyscraper ahead of its planned initial public offering http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CQ2J2/NSVWP8/2OGPSZ/VTYJ48/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=27   BA launches first hybrid bond UK flag carrier raises $927m to fund purchase of 14 new aircraft, including six Boeing Dreamliners, as it moves to overhaul its ageing fleet http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CQ2J2/NSVWP8/2OGPSZ/OFMDV7/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=27   New Carnival chief faces tough PR battle New chief Arnold Donald's first battle is to salvage the cruise operator's sinking reputation, which has suffered after incidents with its ships http://link.ft.com/r/BLH300/3CQ2J2/NSVWP8/2OGPSZ/1OJUIX/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=27   In depth - FT.com Libor scandal Austerity Europe Great tax race 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. FT.com Change Briefings  •   Unsubscribe  •   Change Email Address  •   Forward this email to a friend  •   Privacy Policy  •   About Us  •   Help This email was sent by or on behalf of a company owned by Pearson plc, registered office at 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Registered in England and Wales with company number 53723..