Singapore banks tighten scrutiny of clients after money-laundering scandal
Customers from China in spotlight as waiting times stretch to four months to open accountsFinancial & markets regulation
Daniel Křetínský nears deal to sell Le Monde stake to Xavier Niel
Sale by Czech tycoon will advance French billionaire’s ambition to put newspaper’s ownership into foundationMergers & Acquisitions
UK press slams axing of Facebook News as ‘urgent threat to democracy’
Newspaper groups warn Meta that decision will hurt both the industry and societySocial Media
Bets on energy transition spark rise in North American pipeline deals
Oneok’s $19bn takeover of Magellan reflects shifting views of future for gas vs oilShale Oil & Gas, Mergers & Acquisitions
The risks of money-market funds need careful watching
If a financial tremor comes along, investors might flee to FDIC-guaranteed depositsFinancial & markets regulation
Long-haul holiday costs fall for UK visitors
Sterling surge helps cut local out-of-pocket billsTravel & leisure industry
Investors devour risky corporate debt in boost to LBO business
Demand for Worldpay and Syneos Health bonds and loans shows ‘hunger for new supply in high-yield’Mergers & Acquisitions
Booking accuses EU regulators of acting unlawfully in blocking Etraveli deal
US online travel site says Brussels has not shown €1.63bn acquisition of Swedish group will force rivals to closeMergers & Acquisitions
Microsoft/Activision: messy process yields a better outcome for consumers
Regulators have in the past been too lenient, now they are trying to act early to protect nascent marketsMergers & Acquisitions
Investors blocked from betting on US congressional elections by regulator
CFTC says political-control contracts offered by futures market would be ‘contrary to the public interest’Financial & markets regulation