Universal’s Downtown Music takeover to get EU blessing
Biggest label will offload royalty services business to allay competition concerns
Biggest label will offload royalty services business to allay competition concerns

Broader, integrated software platforms for business will win out against those selling specific services

Rather than pursuing grand institutional designs, pragmatic steps are needed to unlock capital to boost growth

World’s largest record label believes joint venture can help it make more money from its roster of stars

The continent needs a unified corporate framework open to companies of all sizes and sectors

Tensions over regulation add to geopolitical upheaval, dashing hopes of more certainty

Bankers and lawyers cautiously optimistic that investor confidence is returning