Bloomberg A boost from the Bank of England, spoilt in no time by Brexit gloom — this has been a recurring pattern for the pound of late. This week may be no exception. While a hawkish surprise out of Thursday’s BOE meeting — namely, Chief Economist Andy Haldane’s shift of stance in favour of raising interest rates — gave the …

Bloomberg KKR & Co.’s leveraged buyout of Toys ‘R’ Us is coming under scrutiny by state pension funds that are questioning the private equity firm’s role in the bankruptcy of the world’s largest toy retailer. The Minnesota State Board of Investment decided to temporarily halt future commitments to KKR as it reviews the investment, while the Washington State Investment Board …

Bloomberg Chanel Ltd., known for No. 5 perfume, little black dresses and financial secrecy, opened its books for the first time to reveal almost $10 billion in sales last year — a level that rivals luxury leader Louis Vuitton. It also reveals a vastly larger fortune for the two brothers that own the luxury giant than prior estimates. Alain and …