Low interest rates pose 'risks' to global insurance industry's profitability
New research suggests German and Norwegian insurers at highest risk from the low global interest rate climate.
Oil futures reverse decline as OPEC stares at non-OPEC supply uptick
Prospect of rising US shale production continues to neuter possible price boost from Opec output cut extension.
Ransomware attacks grow by 50% as cyberespionage soars, Verizon data breach report finds
"There is no such thing as an impenetrable system," Global Security Services' Bryan Sartin said.
The rise of Metro Bank: How the challenger bank has grown its 'fan base'
Seven years since launching, Metro Bank is on track to post its first annual profit.
Metro Bank takes another step to profitability but challenges loom large
Challenger bank posts profits for third consecutive quarter as deposits and lending both grow.
Unilever posts first quarter sales rise but forgets to mention impact of failed Kraft Heinz bid
Underlying sales increase 2.9% from a year earlier in the January to March period.
Manchester clubs spur Premier League revenues to record high
Top-flight clubs' combined revenues rose 9% to £3.6bn in the 2015/16 season.
IMF raises doubts on European banks' ability to generate sustainable profits
'Overbanking' in the industry is one of the main reasons for low margins, the report said.
Investment banks' revenues look set to soar as Trump mulls regulatory relief
S&P Global Ratings says banks could benefit as US and EU authorities pull back from stringent regulations.
Persistent low growth in global economy could structurally change financial institutions: IMF report
Low growth economies could be the new normal, the report said.
George Osborne kicked the poor and accelerated Britain's decline — he was never a moderate
Liberal conservatism is dying at the hands of populism but progressives shouldn't mourn.
John Lewis boss says more job losses imminent and outlines structural changes for firm
Retail giant faces rising input prices due to the sharp depreciation of the pound.
Concorde 2.0 edges closer as startup Boom completes $33m funding round
Supersonic flights between London and New York will take three hours but cost the same as business class.
Optimism in financial services sector stable in the 3 months to March, says CBI/PwC survey
While 33% of the 98 firms surveyed were more optimistic, 29% were less optimistic.
Irish banks 'have recovered' from financial crisis but risks remain
Standard & Poor's report claims Irish economy's recovery has led to a major improvement in the country's banks.
GoPro cuts 270 jobs, hopes to slash expenses by $200m following Karma drone relaunch
Action camera company eliminates existing roles and open positions ahead of final Q1 2017 results.
Construction firm Balfour Beatty returns to profit
London-based firm reports profit before tax of £60m in 2016.
French Connection posts fifth year of losses in a row as investors call to sell off the chain
But embattled founder Stephen Mark believes the business is 'moving in the right direction'.
Bovis Homes and Galliford Try in merger talks
Bovis turned down a competing cash-and-share bid from Redrow on 12 March.
AIG chief exec Peter Hancock steps down amid lack of shareholder support
US insurer posted $3bn quarterly loss last month as it struggles to turn its fortunes around.
Peugeot strikes deal to buy GM's Vauxhall and Opel unit
The deal valued at €2.2bn will see maker of Peugeot and Citroen taking over Vauxhall and Opel.
Deutsche Bank to raise $8.5bn through share sale
Germany's largest lender announces plans to revamp its business structure after years of losses.
European airline capacity to outpace demand in 2017, Moody's claims
Brexit negotiations, dollar strength likely to loom large over the EU airline industry as it grapples with overcapacity.
CBI service sector survey: Demand picks up marginally in the 3 months to February
Sector is expected to spend more on IT and increase headcount going forward
Standard Chartered warns of 'challenging' 2017 despite return to profit
Banking firm announces that it will not be paying a dividend to shareholders for 2016.
Metro Bank's losses shrink as lender targets annual profit in 2017
Challenger bank moves step closer to climbing out of red as underlying loss narrows from £46.6m to £11.7m.
Hotel Chocolat sees profits jump as it opens shops and upgrades plant
Group said its UK plant and cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia should keep cost down as inflation rises this year.
Vauxhall's pension deficit could derail GM deal with PSA Group
Fears Peugeot owner could turn its back on the deal given Vauxhall's pension scheme is £1bn in the red.
British Gas owner Centrica plans to invest £100m in tech start-ups to help households lower energy costs
Centrica Innovations will search for tech startups across Cambridge, Houston, London, Seattle and Tel Aviv.
French carmaker PSA in talks to buy Opel and Vauxhall from General Motors
Both companies have released statements warning that a deal is not certain.