PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - June 19

The Financial Times reports that German electricity grid equipment maker SGB-SMIT is in early talks for an initial public offering, amid surging demand for AI-linked assets.

PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - June 19
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The following are the top stories ​in the Financial Times. ​Reuters has not verified ‌these stories ​and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines

German electricity grid equipment maker SGB-SMIT ‌in early IPO talks PwC UK boss Marco Amitrano wins bigger role in international shake-up

EU set to remove barriers to banks’ ‌cross-border capital flows Blavatnik’s DAZN overhauls structure for potential new equity ‌or IPO

Overview German electricity grid equipment maker SGB-SMIT is in early talks for an initial public offering, marking the latest company to explore ⁠a ​listing amid ⁠surging demand for AI-linked assets. PwC's UK boss Marco Amitrano has won a ⁠larger role inside the Big Four consultancy’s global network, after a ​clearout of international executives designed to centralise decision-making across ⁠the 364,000-person firm.

EU banks will gain more freedom to move funds ⁠between ​countries in the bloc and could be given capital relief on mortgages and loans to unrated companies, according ⁠to a leaked European Commission report. DAZN, the loss-making sports streamer owned ⁠by billionaire ⁠Sir Leonard Blavatnik, is restructuring its business to make it easier to raise new money ‌and ‌explore a possible public listing.

(Compiled ​by Bengaluru newsroom)

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