Internet chiefs unite against regulation

Global leaders warned of hindrance to innovation and free expression

• John Gapper Why it is right to fight web pirates
• Tech titans’ optimism fades under Paris sun
• Twitter acquires UK’s TweetDeck for $40m
• Business blog Sarkozy’s e-G8 internet platform
• Morgan Stanley to let advisers use social media

From COMPANIES 10:32pm

Basel III break for banks in EU

Shift on counting insurance arms and on hybrid capital

• In depth European banks
• Insurers join rush to buy ‘safe’ covered bonds

From WORLD 6:35pm

Arab democracies win G8 aid pledge

Qatar plans Middle East development bank

• Analysis Middle East: The direct approach
• Global insight Rulers’ fate hangs on militaries

From COMPANIES 9:30pm

Sinochem ignores China-Norway spat

Company eyes more tie-ups with Statoil

• North Sea tax rise will cost £12bn, warns industry
• Investors demand clarity on shale gas

Global Market Overview May 25, 2011

Risky assets recover poise after sell-off

Equities and commodities continue to stabilise following the risk sell-off

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