Finance Strict mortgage lending criteria in Europe appears set to remain in play for the years to come

Mortgage application standards raised; further restrictions to follow

Strict mortgage lending criteria in Europe appears set to remain in play for the years to come

A conservative approach

The fact that Patrick Kron, the CEO of Alstom, has decided to adopt a more conservative approach should not come as much of a surprise to industry insiders

Crème de la crème

The French presidential election will be a decisive domestic event, as well as having great implications for the rest of Europe

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The OECD has warned that without a significant change in policy, the production of greenhouse gases will rise significantly. World energy consumption is expected to rise by 80 percent and significant investment in renewable energy sources is required.

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Strong interest in Bank of Communications’ private placement saw China’s fifth largest lender generate the most significant investment sum since Glencore’s $11bn IPO in May 2011. Investment is a sign of confidence in China’s banks against fear they are holding large quantities of toxic debt.

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UK oil exploration enjoyed a huge year-on-year profit growth, where the discovery of a profitable new drilling field in Ghana has helped raise production to an average of 78,200 barrels a day. The rise reflects the high price of oil and the growing importance of Africa in the provision of global oil supplies.

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The shallow fall in employment across Europe in the fourth quarter of 2011 belies the complex picture for euro economies. Germany’s employment rate rose by 0.3 percent off the back of its strong trade in exports while Portugal suffered a drop of 2.7 percent.

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The investment bank suffered a 3.4 percent fall in its share price following the resignation letter of former employee Greg Smith in The New York Times. Smith alleges the bank endorsed a culture of greed at the expense of its clients, who it is claimed were referred to as ‘muppets’.

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European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association announced that February 2012 saw the greatest decline in new car registrations since 2010 after a drop in sales across Europe. Peugeot, Fiat and Volkswagen are among the bigger names who have taken losses as consumers shy away from large purchases in the current economic climate.

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