Europe’s failure on debt restructuring
The past year has probably been the most important in sovereign debt history. Lee Buccheit, partner at Clearly Gottlieb and advisor to most...
Land of the rising sun and falling yen
This time it is different - for the first time in decades, the yen has fallen against the dollar for eight months running. But...
Apple chief executive defends tax payments
The FT's US economics and trade correspondent James Politi provides highlights from Apple chief executive Tim Cook's testimony before the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee...
Gideon Rachman on UK and Europe
Gideon Rachman has not changed his view over the UK's relationship with the EU but where 20 years ago he was regarded as eurosceptic,...
Chelsea Flower Show at 100
This year marks the Chelsea Flower Show's 100th birthday. Chelsea has always showcased gardens by top designers as well as new plants from around...
Carnival issues profit warning
Shares in beleaguered cruise operator Carnival fell as much as 13 per cent on Tuesday following an overnight profit warning. Lex's Oliver Ralph and...
Oklahoma tornado aftermath
Reuters: At least 51 people are killed and 40 more feared dead as a massive tornado devastates Moore, Oklahoma City, prompting US President Barack...
Qatar seeks bigger role on global stage
Qatar has emerged as a leading backer of the rebel forces trying to topple the Assad regime in Syria. Roula Khalaf, Middle East editor,...
Flaws with financial transaction tax
A "Robin Hood" tax on financial transactions was seen as a way to discourage speculative market trades. Capital markets editor Ralph Atkins and FT...
The best boards are truly independent
Ken Olisa, former ENRC director, says companies claiming to adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance while in reality remaining under the control...
