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Apple Pay launches in Britain, with hiccups

By Eric Auchard LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) - Apple introduced mobile payments in Britain on Tuesday, hoping to make a splash with consumers familiar with using cards for tap-and-go purchases, as resistance from hold-out banks and stores appeared to evaporate. Starting Tuesday, Apple Pa

Barclays hires Lazard to sell Italy branches -source

MILAN, July 14 (Reuters) - Barclays has hired Lazard to sell its retail banking business in Italy as the British bank presses ahead with the sale of European assets, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. "Talks have started over the sale of the 90 branches and Lazard has be

Barclays investment bank in firing line despite change at top

* Investment bank core to Barclays - chairman * But CEO exit unlikely to stop investment bank cuts * U.S. arm could lose another quarter of assets * Barclays investment bank down two to 8th biggest in world By Steve Slater LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) - Any investment b

UPDATE 1-Moelis & Co adds new semiconductor banker - memo

(Adds previous Moelis deals, that banker role will focus on electronics in addition to semiconductors) By Liana B. Baker July 13 (Reuters) - Moelis & Co has hired investment banker Zach Righellis as a managing director to build up a practice in semiconductors and electronics, one of t

Lehman creditors' recovery may soon reach $7.8 billion

NEW YORK, July 13 (Reuters) - The trustee liquidating Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc's brokerage unit on Monday asked a federal bankruptcy judge for permission to distribute another $1.89 billion to unsecured creditors, boosting their total recovery to $7.78 billion. James Giddens, the truste

Moelis & Co adds new semiconductor banker -memo

By Liana B. Baker July 13 (Reuters) - Moelis & Co has hired investment banker Zach Righellis as a managing director to build up a practice in global semiconductors, one of the most active areas this year in technology dealmaking, the company said on Monday. Righellis, who was previous

FTSE 100 led higher by banks after Greek debt deal done

* FTSE rises as euro zone leaders agree Greece deal * IAG gains after UBS upgrades stock to "buy" * Alent jumps on a bid from Platform Specialty (Updates closing prices) By Liisa Tuhkanen LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - Britain's top equity index hit a two-week high on Monda

FTSE 100 movers: Upgrade gives IAG wings, but ARM bent by downgrade

(ShareCast News) - London's top-flight index was in the black on Monday as investors welcomed a long-awaited bailout agreement between Greece and its creditors, with the blue chip index up 0.87% to 6,731.30 by the close. International Consolidated Airlines Group was the standout gainer after Swiss b

Banks push FTSE 100 higher as Greek debt deal done

* FTSE rises as euro zone leaders agree Greece deal * IAG gains after UBS upgrades stock to "buy" * Alent jumps on a bid from Platform Specialty (Adds detail, comment, updates prices) By Liisa Tuhkanen LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - Britain's top equity index hit a two-week

MOVES-Barclays' Ardalan goes to OakNorth

LONDON, July 13 (IFR) - Cyrus Ardalan has been appointed chairman of UK banking start up OakNorth. He was previously vice chairman of public policy and government relations at Barclays. OakNorth aims to lend to smaller growing companies. Ardalan will be a non-executive director alongs

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Relief Rally For Stocks On Greek Bailout Deal

WINNERS & LOSERS SUMMARY: Alent Shares Surge On Takeover Agreement

TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Greece And Eurozone Reach Deal After All-Nighter

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks Jump As Eurozone Announces "Agreekment"

PRESS: Barclays Considers Acquisition To Help Split Off Retail Arm - FT