Three of Europe's largest national union organisations have grouped together to step up the pressure against excessive boardroom pay.

The UK's Trades Union Congress (TUC) and its Dutch and German counterparts have written to the European Commission demanding reforms to curb high pay deals that have infuriated shareholders.

European unions unite to increase pressure on fat-cat pay

Alistair Graham

Musical chairs at Citi, JPMorgan and HSBC: FN wealth this week

JPMorgan, Citi, HSBC shake up private banks: ‘We’ve seen more people move than in a long time’

Will the anti-diversity movement derail women in the City?

Trading Places: BNP’s new COO, Clifford Chance poaches from KKR

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Find out who is on the move in the City and beyond this week

Clifford Chance hires KKR director in London private equity drive

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Magic Circle firm boosts London private equity offering

Proskauer Rose hires Hogan Lovells private equity partner in London

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The London-based bank said it is cooperating with the investigation.

Barclays Faces Probe From U.K. Regulator Over Money-Laundering Controls

Moscow has suggested that Washington has been responsible for prolonging the war and that it alone can agree with Russia on ending it.

By Matthew Luxmoore | Photographs by Serhii Korovayny for WSJ 

Putin Gets What He Has Long Wanted: Direct Talks With U.S.

The move ends months of speculation over how the company would move ahead with its plans to separate the business.

Unilever Picks Amsterdam Over London for Ice Cream Unit’s Primary Listing 

The regulator plans to speed up its decision-making on large deals amid concern its probes could be having a chilling effect on investment.

U.K. Competition Watchdog Targets Faster M&A Reviews

Tariff fears have roiled gold markets, pushing JPMorgan and others to stash bullion on passenger planes to sell at record prices.

Why Dealers Are Flying Gold Bars by Plane From London to New York

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