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NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Borse in talks to merge

The New York Stock Exchange (which also owns Euronext) and Germany’s Deutsche Borse have said they are in advanced talks to merge in a transaction that would result in the bi...

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U. S. trade gap widens more than expected in March

The U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in March, as exports leapt to a new record but imports rose nearly 5 percent as oil prices jumped, a U.S. government report showed on Wednesday.

Analysis: China cracks door for U.S. asset managers

Analysis: China cracks door for U.S. asset managers

China's decision to open the country to U.S. mutual fund sales could be an important new avenue for growth for a mature industry.

"Tough" budget fails to derail A$ buoyancy

After much anticipation, the release of the government's budget has failed to derail Aussie dollar's buoyancy.

The German Export Engine Runs In Full Gear

The components of the European markets continue to diverge and are reflected in the strength of the German economy relative to peripheral economies.

Microsoft snags Skype for a hefty $8.5B

Microsoft snags Skype for a hefty $8.5B

Microsoft announced a definitive agreement to buy Skype for $8.5 billion. The deal is simply stunning, for the potential brand reach Microsoft will gain, the bo...

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The Undercover Banker: I'm More Worried about My Bonus than a Prison Sentence

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IBTimes UK's mole in London's financial district mulls plan to curb bankers' excesses.

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BT Value Dives £1bn as CEO Ian Livingston Named Next UK Trade Minister

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Prime Minister David Cameron tells parliament BT's Ian Livingston will replace ex-HSBC chairman Stephen Green as trade minister.

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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L), German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin take part in a group photo at the G8 Summit, at Lough Erne, near Enniskillen, in Northern Ireland June 18, 2013. (Photo: REUTERS)

Abenomics: Having Real Impact but Misses Opportunity on Cutting Corporation Tax

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Fund manager Simon Somerville says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s policies are having a real impact

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A currency dealer (unrelated to the IBTimes UK story) observes foreign currency market movements in Tokyo July 5, 2007 (Photo: Reuters)

FX Fixing Scandal: Whistleblower Alerted US, UK and Swiss Authorities in 2011

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IBTimes UK exclusively reveals that whistleblower alerted CFTC, Finma and FSA two years ago.

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