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Scandal-hit Patisserie Holdings Plc said it had appointed Nick Perrin as interim chief financial officer, marking another top management change for the British cafe chain owner weeks after it appointed a new top boss.

* Business outlook worsens, cabinet offers support to struggling companies

The French government could change its position regarding a wealth tax, said government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux, as protests mount over President Emmanuel Macron's policies.

HSBC plans to quadruple the number of mainland Chinese companies covered by research from its China joint venture over the next two years as it seeks to take advantage of its headstart as the first international bank to have majority control of its mainland securities firm.

* Trade Me Group bucks trend, tops ASX and NZ after takeover offer (Updates to close)

May's Brexit deal is widely expected to be voted down by MPs

Insurer Hiscox set to replace Royal Mail in the bluechip benchmark

Insurer Hiscox set to replace Royal Mail on the leader board

China's stock markets weakened on Wednesday amid doubts whether the country will be able to settle trade differences with the United States before the 90-day deadline expires, and as new data showed a worsening business outlook. ** At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index was 0.2 percent down at 2,660.25...

U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office said on Tuesday President Donald Trump's ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn provided "substantial" cooperation with its probe into possible collusion between Trump's campaign team and Moscow.