In today's FT: G8 shifts on isolating Putin over Syria, EU and US l...

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/OZMCDD/MJZ35X/OM5RXP/M9C43G/   In today's FT Tuesday June 18 2013 Financial Times - UK Homepage   G8 shifts on isolating Putin over Syria G8 communiqué being drafted by British officials will attempt to find whatever common ground it can, including a condemnation of use of chemical weapons http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/Q34LEB/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   EU and US launch trade talks Talks launched but France's ruling Socialist party lashes out at José Manuel Barroso over Paris push to exclude films and music http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/CWBYV1/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Co-op Bank restructuring marks end of an era The Co-op group outlines plans to raise £1.5bn for its struggling banking division which will involve issuing new bonds and equity http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/1OJ21S/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Financial Times - US homepage   Fed likely to signal tapering move is close Bernanke is likely to signal that further tapering depends on further improvement in the economy and in no way brings forward an interest rate rise http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/A5TK0Z/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Peña Nieto promises radical Pemex reform Mexico's new president vows that liberalisation of the country's energy sector will transform the economy while giving investors certainty http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/XBEONF/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Brazil's 'bus fare' protests gather pace Tens of thousands of people march through the streets of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to show their discontent with the nation's political class http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/1OJ21Y/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Financial Times - Europe homepage   Liberty Global enters race for KDG Indicative offer by John Malone's media group for Germany's largest cable operator is €85 per share, surpassing Vodafone's bid of about €80 a share http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/9MLXO0/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Turkey steps up moves against protesters Ankara is to introduce new measures against social media as it continues its crackdown and has warned striking unions not to join the demonstrations http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/20RALH/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Rohani pledges nuclear transparency Iran's president-elect raises hopes for faster progress on negotiations, in which world powers want Iran to curb most controversial parts of programme http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/SUXH93/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Financial Times - Asia homepage   Starboard calls for Smithfield break-up Activist investor with 5.7% of Smithfield Foods calls for break-up of US pork producer as alternative to planned takeover by China's Shuanghui http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/YGQ03F/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Bolton 'disappointed' with China record A focus on smaller mainland Chinese companies left Anthony Bolton with little chance of outperforming a stagnant market http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/GYO97I/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Indonesia approves fuel price rise After heated debate parliament approves 44 per cent increase in the country's main fuel price and package of measures to mitigate impact on the poor http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/Z89CP9/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   World News   Samaras buckles in wake of ERT ruling Greek PM was forced to backtrack and make concessions to his coalition partners after the council of state ordered the broadcaster's reopening http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/DXGI2Y/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Czech PM quits over bribe and spy scandal About 400 police from the organised crime unit have raided the prime minister's office, several ministries, and the residences of various lobbyists http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/3CFZTT/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   China breaks silence over Snowden claims China demands that the US explain extensive internet surveillance revealed by Edward Snowden, and rejects suspicions that he was spying for Beijing http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/ULDGJ5/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Chen accuses NYU of bowing to Beijing Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese activist who escaped to US in 2012, claims New York University's move to ask him to leave is result of Beijing pressure http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/523MBL/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Companies news and analysis - FT.com   UK prepares charges against Libor trader Serious Fraud Office, has publicly promised significant action in the Libor investigation by the end of the month http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/HI0SML/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Lord Browne to advise Alfa on oil deals Russian group appoints ex-BP chief as it looks to spend some of the $14bn from the sale of TNK-BP, the group they created after an acrimonious feud http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/XBEON0/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   The deals that left Co-op in crisis Britannia transaction looked exciting on paper, but four years on has clearly wreaked havoc not just on mutual bank but on integrity of whole group http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/XBEONB/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Airbus confident of climbing above Boeing Fabrice Brégier, chief executive, insists European group could replace US rival as leader in the lucrative long-haul, twin-engine aircraft market http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/RPWTQ5/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Rule change to open US high-speed rail New US rules setting out standards for how well trains should stand up to a crash will allow trains built on European principles to operate in the US http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/T1KBS4/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Markets   Asia investors cautious ahead of Fed meeting Stocks edge lower ahead of Ben Bernanke's press conference on Wednesday, with traders looking for any hints about a possible 'tapering' of QE http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/WHI6FG/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   UK agrees EU deal on City regulation A deal between the countries reviewing the EU's key markets legislation represents a significant step forward after 30 months of fierce negotiations http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/9MLXOB/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Bond stampede fear spurs race for reform After the scares of the past month, the race is on to find ways to improve liquidity in the bond market, where, unlike stocks, it can often be tricky to find buyers and sellers http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/3CFZT4/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   QE addiction may be hard to kick Difficulty of exit is complicated by the size of the intervention as well as the reliance of financial markets on support measures, says Satyajit Das http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/YGQ035/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Bolton retires after failing to crack China Although performance in the Fidelity China Special Situations fund has improved recently, shares in the fund are below their 2010 launch price http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/871W6L/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Financial Times - Comment   The west's Mideast dominance is ending Those urging the US to get more involved in Syria are living in the past. Fundamental changes make it unrealistic for America to dominate the region http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/FD6QZF/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Britain is served well by its political class In many democracies, politicians have tried to fend off reality with wishful thinking, half-measures and partisan rancour. The UK's elites have behaved better http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/YGQ037/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Make privacy part of US-EU trade talks It is time for American and European citizens to take action to address the threat from the public-private partnership for surveillance http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/1OJ21F/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Europe remains open to bank blackmail The priority should be to put in place an independent institution to wind up insolvent lenders, not guarantee the survival of big institutions http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/3CFZTK/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Technology can help kill corruption Reforms needed to strengthen institutions will be given a boost when old-fashioned ways of keeping accounts are handled by smart tools http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/7ZU484/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Financial Times - Management   Swiss banks' new calculations The country's famously private institutions are having to adjust the way they operate as secrecy comes under increasing scrutiny http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/MJZ3KS/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Private life isn't off-limits for boards Given what is at stake, directors who focus on the boardroom and ignore what's going on in the bedroom are making a big error http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/YGQ03W/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Nivea Sun's solar phone charger The skincare company is helping its customers to stay connected even on the beach – by giving them a free method of charging their phones http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/1OJ21Z/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Li-Ning lost out to foreign rivals in China The Chinese sportswear company fell behind Nike and Adidas because it failed to innovate sufficiently or to adapt its brand to a changing market http://link.ft.com/r/OZMCDD/3CEDKL/A7P8KJ/PFSGUQ/871W8V/SN/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=17   Special Reports - FT.com New Trade Routes: Russia Rugby: Lions tour Aerospace G8 Summit Video Lex Anthony Bolton announces retirement Anthony Bolton has announced his retirement from Fidelity China Special Situations investment trust after three years. 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