Lex – IWG (IWG)/IFRS 16: Investors Will Groan. Flexible office space provider will become even more difficult to value
Provident Financial (PFG) says most regulatory woes resolved. Doorstep lender rejected bid from Non-Standard Finance (NSF) and rebuffed its rival’s criticism
Lombard – new name will not leave Flutter harmless. Gambling group faces regulatory challenges on both sides of the Atlantic
Life expectancy changes boost profits at Legal & General Group (LGEN). People dying faster than expected in the UK allows insurer to release pension reserves
Turner resigns from Barclays (BARC) in board clear-out. Five directors depart as bank looks to head off pressure from activist Edward Bramson
Melrose Industries (MRO) takes first steps towards breaking up GKN. Turnround specialist’s move quells doubts over ability to cash in after £8bn hostile takeover
to rebrand as it looks to US and online. Betting company wants to rename itself Flutter Entertainment
Smith (DS) (SMDS) to offload plastics division in $585m deal. Packaging group looks to reduce debt after acquisition of Spanish rival
HSBC Holdings (HSBA) faces call to end all new coal power financing. Schroders and Hermes urge rethink of decision to exclude three Asian nations from global halt
Vodafone Group (VOD) alchemy in biggest sterling convertible bond. UK group raises £3.4bn in eye-catching deal to fund Liberty Global network acquisition
