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Warren Buffett picked a little-known hedge fund manager to oversee a large part of Berkshire Hathaway’s investments; the world was finally able to put a face to the Citigroup banker at the heart of the bank’s legal squabble with UK buyout firm Terra Firma; and Unicredit’s new chief reaffirmed his plans for the group's retail and investment banking businesses.

Lehman seeks approval for $15m bonus pool

Former investment bank also seeks approval for $10m insurance payment to ex-CEO for two lawsuits

Russia overlooks European heavyweights for asset sales

The country has published the list of advisory banks to be used on its $60bn privatisation of state assets, including a little-known auction house that specialises in real estate and fine art sales

IB team of the week: High-grade bond desk at Goldman Sachs

Super long-term debt is becoming increasingly popular among investors looking to lock in higher yields

Chief executive of exchange operator says we are living through the bottom of the cycle in equities trading

The purpose of the club is to encourage young executives to become involved in charitable giving

The details of the Alternative Investment Fund Manager's Directive were agreed by European politicians this week – here are some of the key proposals

Nomura wholesale division creeps back into profit

Japanese bank stands in contrast to rivals with rebound in sales and trading offsetting a second consecutive loss in advisory and underwriting business

Heard on the Street: Hedge funds' long-awaited deal feast

Like a watched pot that never boils, hedge-fund consolidation has been a long time coming. But for anxious hedgies, the wait may soon be over.

The former BP chief executive, who received his fair share of brickbats over his response to the oil-spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, may soon be giving advice to a sovereign wealth fund

UK fund manager hires former Insight head of responsible investment in newly created sustainability role

Is this the largest corporate pension contribution ever?

General Motos has agreed to pump a massive $6bn into its retirement scheme as soon as it completes its IPO

Tokyo Stock Exchange probes suspicious trades

Japanese authorities are facing intensifying calls from investors at home and abroad to step-up supervision of the country's stock market

Evercore awaits fruits of European revival

The US boutique grew profits in the third quarter and expects its business in Europe to begin making a positive contribution in 2011

Fund mandates of the week: Standard Life Investments, Edinburgh Partners, China

The first multi-manager investor in Standard Life's GARS fund, a £180m boost for Edinburgh Partners, and a brace of Chinese equity mandates lead this week's roundup of institutional investment business news

The chief executive of the UK private equity firm reveals his greatest achievement and what keeps him up at night

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People in the news this week

Lehman seeks approval for $15m bonus pool

Russia overlooks European heavyweights for asset sales

IB team of the week: High-grade bond desk at Goldman Sachs

Nasdaq third quarter profit jumps 68%

City veterans launch philanthropy club

A guide to the compromise AIFM text

Nomura wholesale division creeps back into profit

Heard on the Street: Hedge funds' long-awaited deal feast

Is Tony Hayward off to Singapore?

Swip completes equities rebuild

Is this the largest corporate pension contribution ever?

Tokyo Stock Exchange probes suspicious trades

Evercore awaits fruits of European revival

Fund mandates of the week: Standard Life Investments, Edinburgh Partners, China

Q&A with 3i's Michael Queen