BLOOMBERG  Banco Santander SA has closed down its UK-based equity research team as it shifts analysis of companies to its headquarters outside Madrid, according to two people familiar with the matter. Four London-based analysts have left the lender, which had offered them the option of relocating to Spain, according to the people, who can’t be named because the matter isn’t …

BLOOMBERG  UBS Group AG will host a major conference in Hong Kong next year to carry on the tradition of Credit Suisse Group AG after acquiring its former Swiss rival earlier this week. The event will be held from May 27 to 29 next year in Hong Kong, according to Tim Wannenmacher, co-head of global markets for Asia-Pacific at UBS. …

BLOOMBERG  Shell Plc sees a long-term role for natural gas in the world’s energy mix and aims to expand in key growth markets as Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan revises the company’s strategy. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) teams are being urged to do more business in China and India, and the company is providing higher bonuses for deals struck in …