In today's FT: Chinese economy slows to 7.5% growth, Apple hires fr...

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/J0VG55/IEV52U/OM5RXP/M9C43G/   In today's FT Monday July 15 2013 UK Homepage   Chinese economy slows to 7.5% growth The economy slowed for a second consecutive quarter, increasing the chances that the government will miss its 7.5% annual growth target http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/1OR11A/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Apple hires fresh talent for 'iWatch' Tech group brings in fresh expertise amid concern launch of its first new product since Jobs' death could be a year away http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/1OR1UL/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   BP says US law firms reaping a 'bonanza' 'Outrageous results' are evidence that a misinterpretation of the settlement was opening the door to 'absurd' awards, oil company says http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/3CNTLB/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Financial Times - US homepage   G20 sharpens attack on tax avoidance Finance ministers from the Group of 20 leading nations plan to launch a new phase of the international crackdown on corporate tax avoidance http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/MJ7KKG/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Chinese warships sail past northern Japan Chinese navy ships sail through the waters that separate Japan and Russia for the first time, in the latest example of China's growing military reach http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/XBQNNZ/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Chinese shoppers seek Prada close to home Chinese can increasingly get a taste of European and US outlet malls in the growing number of shopping malls popping up across China http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/IEV55E/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Financial Times - Europe homepage   Ex-Goldman banker Tourre to have day in court The civil trial of Fabrice Tourre begins as the SEC pushes its case of allegations the former Goldman banker defrauded investors in a complex mortgage product http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/20FLL5/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   DoJ weighs Zimmerman charges Acquittal of George Zimmerman in death of Trayvon Martin sparks largely peaceful protests across several US cities and a split political reaction http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/HICMMQ/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Mayer still waiting for her Yahoo moment Former Google executive has led an overhaul of many of group's most important properties, including email, a weather app for iPhones and Flickr http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/RPXQQA/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Financial Times - Asia homepage   Merkel seeks EU deal on data protection Companies would be subject to the same strict privacy rules in all EU states, and not simply legislation in the country where they are registered http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/T1DSS8/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   World News   Spain's Rajoy faces fresh demands to quit Paper publishes revelations that the PM sent supportive text messages to the disgraced party treasurer at the centre of the affair two months after scandal broke http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/K9AWWC/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Hollande vows to push on with budget cuts French president seeks to address perception that his administration has lost momentum just days after the country's sovereign rating was downgraded http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/A5H0O0/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Iran president rebuilds bond with clerics Closer relations between the presidency and the clergy is likely to provide a check to the power wielded by the elite Revolutionary Guards http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/WHEFFM/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Egypt's army steps up security in Sinai Increased roadblocks and surveillance after attacks in the area by alleged militants angered by the ousting of the Islamist president Mohamed Morsi http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/20FLLM/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   China takes foot off growth turbocharger Times have changed in Beijing as finance minister's slip on growth target shows the government is less fixated on GDP than in the past http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/Q3WEE7/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Companies news and analysis - FT.com   Airlines pledge to carry on flying 787 Fire on Ethiopian Airlines 787 has revived concerns about the safety of Boeing's newest and most sophisticated passenger jet http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/3CNTTI/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   AT&T to acquire Leap Wireless for $1.2bn Industry leader wins 5m customers and slice of pay-as-you-go market in the latest in a wave of transactions that is restructuring the US mobile sector http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/87L68C/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   SME manufacturer slams bank levies Straight chief claims banks are levying charges and fees that make it harder to exit special measures, after a covenant breach cost the business almost £300,000 http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/A5H00Q/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Datsun brand revived for emerging markets Japanese carmaker launches the reborn marque in India before moving on to sell low-cost model in Indonesia, Russia and South Africa http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/T1DSSB/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Cable: Trust is essential for recovery Business secretary launches discussion paper addressing trust in the financial sector and proposes a registry on the owners of all UK companies http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/MJ7KKS/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Financial Times - Comment   Simpson and Bowles are wrong on US debt The deficit hawks were mistaken before 2008 and they remain so now, with none of the debt scare stories sounding particularly frightening http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/VTIRRH/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   The dangers of Europe's technocrats Officials who say the EU has done much to solve the economic crisis are implying wrongly that the situation has improved and the worst is over http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/VTIRR1/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Tunisia is the model for a new Egypt If secular forces assume a winner-takes-all position and Islamists refuse to learn from their mistakes, the country will be back at square one http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/Z8SPP5/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Losses and gains in world of publishing The new economics of publishing means publishers are tougher on authors, but at the same time writers are enjoying a host of fresh opportunities http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/DX822L/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Private companies can provide a public service It would be wrong to use the electronic tagging cases of G4S and Serco to condemn the entire outsourcing industry before an investigation is concluded http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/CWGVVD/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Financial Times - Management   Emma Marcegaglia, Business Europe Italy's highest-profile businesswoman says she plans to be outspoken but helpful as she juggles her new lobbying role with her role as co-chief of Marcegaglia http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/ULYJJ5/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Words that say 'do not open this email' There are many off-putting things to write in the subject line of an email, but the very best are the words that contain the entire message http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/PN4IIJ/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   How to make a late career move Workplace experts offer their advice on how to prepare for a professional move when you've been in your current field for a long time http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/T1DSSX/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Logistics director Ross Eggleton explains why a hot weekend is like a surge in demand on the National Grid, and purchases can be 30 per cent above average http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/SUM6D3/OJ2XU6/XBLW4H/A5H0OA/7V/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=14   Special Reports - 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