Aviva Investors walks back ‘watch list’ pledge to ditch least green investments

Asset manager blames ‘different macro backdrop’ for change of tack on climate divestments
US listings often fail to boost European companies’ valuations

FT analysis finds that while liquidity usually improves, adding a New York listing does not always boost multiples or coverage
Maritime regulator says ‘fight fire with fire’ and levy China ships at US ports

Federal Maritime Commission chair says taxes on Chinese vessels docking in US should be used to create domestic champions
What should Reeves and Starmer say and do next?

The government needs to view the hard times coming upon us as an opportunity, as well as a crisis
The Democrats must make a choice

If they want to fight Trump, they have to know what they stand for
How Jack Ma’s pivot to AI rehabilitated Alibaba

The Chinese tech giant is establishing a lead in a fiercely competitive sector, and its billionaire founder is back in favour