Economic news
Bullying problem? The battle inside BP’s boardroom
With the ousting of Albert Manifold, BP has replaced two chief executives and two chairs in the past three years
UK software investor Hg strikes first buyout deal since SaaSpocalypse
Acquisition of rights and royalties management company for $500mn comes after plunge in software stocks
ExxonMobil Texas move ignites battle over shareholder rights
Investors will decide on Wednesday whether to approve oil major’s reincorporation as it seeks to parry investor activism
How some blockchains enable front-running
Regulators need to tackle the issue and address the cost to investors of excessive transparency
Eurozone issuers turn to non-euro debt in hunt for new investors
Sovereign borrowers look to issuance in US dollars, Swiss francs and other currencies