In today's FT: US Congress strikes bipartisan budget deal, Ukrainia...

To view this email as a webpage, click here     Wednesday December 11 2013     UK Homepage   US Congress strikes bipartisan budget deal   May herald return of an era where Congress functions without the political brinkmanship that has repeatedly threatened the US economic recovery       Ukrainian riot police raid protest camp     Banking union framework set out by EU ministers         Video   Prudential raises target   Prudential wants to generate surplus cash of £10bn over the next four years, with most of the growth coming from Asia. Lex's Vincent Boland and Oliver Ralph discuss the insurer's plans.   US homepage   JPMorgan files patent on 'Bitcoin' system   Bank's application underscores behind-the-scenes battle between biggest banks, credit card operators and companies such as Google, Apple and PayPal       Asian equities stage modest retreat     Oil groups in rush for US export licences   Europe homepage   Bostock quits RBS for Santander   Finance chief's departure will be a big loss for Ross McEwan, who took over as chief executive in October and is immersed in overhauling the bank       Volcker votes usher in new world order     GM names first female chief executive   Asia homepage   Thailand builds strong regional role   A vast new crossing on the Mekong river is part of Bangkok's broader regional ambition to become the dominant link for trade between China and Asean       Tussle over sale of UK embassy in Indonesia     Feuding tycoons agree Indian telecoms deal   World News   Jeering for Zuma clouds Mandela tribute   The death of South Africa's first black president has put a critical spotlight on comparisons between his legacy and the current ANC leadership       Kerry in plea against Iran sanctions     Brussels under fire over Gaza Strip wages     Looting as police strike in Argentina     EU ministries caught in China cyber attack   Companies News   GM revival to be driven by open style   Mary Barra's relaxed manner and enthusiasm for cars marks a contrast with many of the middle-aged men around her in General Motors' management       Volcker rule comes of age in spite of protests     Tesco Bank to enter current account market     Australia clears Yancoal to buy local unit     First Group under attack from US activist   Markets   Shipping benchmark hits three-year high   The index is followed closely as a barometer of global trade but over the past five years has highlighted a pall hanging over shipping markets       Return of boom-era debt deals raises alarm     Investors take Fed fever in their stride     Twitter shares rally to new high     US oil rallies on lower stocks expectation   Comment   Asset managers could blow us all up   The next round of global illiquidity may well derive from foreign currency bonds of non-financial companies of emerging economies       Ukraine will be democratic, as will Russia     Play safe or place bets that threaten loss     Verbal autopsies are crude but effective     Breathe in that dirty doublethink   Management   Success on a plate in Turkey   Nevzat Aydin and Melih Odemis built Yemek Sepeti, an internet business, against the odds, by predicting Turkish appetite for ordering meals online       Spectre of flawed IT ought to scare us all     Foreign start-ups trek to Santiago     An antidote to Wonga         Manage email    Forward this email   Feedback    Manage portfolio Subscribe to the FT Follow the FT   Unsubscribe | My Account | RSS | Privacy Policy | About Us | Help   © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2013 You have received this email because you have signed up from the NBE preference page. This email was sent by a company owned by Pearson plc, registered office at 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Registered in England and Wales with company number 53723.