BUSINESS

USAA executive Alex Marquez says blockchain technology may help decentralise the firm's operations like the back office.

Capital Economics expects some major headwinds for crude oil prices, both on the supply and demand side.

The rupee hit a 20-month low last week and charts suggest retest of 2013 lows likely.

BoE meeting significant as it is the first after David Cameron's re-election.

China's total debt has quadrupled since 2007 to reach $28tn by mid-2014, says research from McKinsey Global Institute.

US gold futures for delivery in June gain 1% for the week.

Final accord may be reached in the "next several weeks", according to the Wall Street Journal.

Decision could help BP limit its payout to victims of Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Visa approached Visa Europe for deal, and firms are now reportedly working with advisers.

Findings delayed for third time after Surpreme Court ruling on air pollution.

The loonie is up 5% against the US dollar over the past four weeks.

Credit ratings agency says withdrawal could have consequences for British economy.

Tesco could yield hundreds of millions by selling off non-core parts of business as it looks to bounce back.

Exploding airbag maker Takata forecasts a net profit of ¥20bn for the year through March 2016.

Maggie Pagano talks to Edmund Shing and Stefan Stern about the implications of the election results.

The Draft Communications Data Bill - dubbed the Snooper's Charter - will be resurrected after Tory victory.

Blackstone Capital Partners VII is the largest PE fund to be raised since Apollo Global's $18.4bn flagship fund.

Early positive response to a Conservative victory is set to make way for caution.

Swiss franc off weekly highs after April CPI data.

Menulog is Australia's answer to Just Eat

Pound is now just 30 pips away from a four-month high vs dollar.

University of Washington researchers mount cyberattacks on surgical robot, exposing vulnerabilities.

Israeli security experts have warned the US that drone hacking research is freely available online.

Average house price across the UK now stands at £196,412

India's Sensex buoyed by news that New Delhi has set up a panel to suggest ways to resolve retrospective tax row.

British workers have enjoyed a pay increase but a skills shortage.

BG Group reports 62% profit fall in first quarter.

The deal will give Alibaba a near 20% stake in Micromax, valuing the Indian firm at between $5bn and $6bn.

Sterling now at strongest point since late February.