Grant Thornton US and UK compete for German sister firm

Private equity backed accounting groups are racing to consolidate international network
The UK should press ahead with the inevitable on tax

Delays in dealing with fiscal pressures risk further damage to household consumption, corporate investment and overall growth
Can the Fed stay independent under Trump?

The US president has stepped up his criticism of the central bank’s chair, prompting some to question how long it can remain above politics
An Apollo-backed insurer is coming for the UK’s pensions

Retirement assets unlocked private equity group’s growth. Its minority-owned insurer Athora is adapting the model for the UK
Dutch pension funds set to sell €125bn of government bonds

Overhaul of Eurozone’s largest retirement sector is expected to put pressure on continent’s debt markets
Moët Hennessy sexual harassment case shines light on company’s culture

Former staff say fired whistleblower’s lawsuit reflects wider problems at LVMH drinks division