BUSINESS

Financial Conduct Authority data shows Barclays received most customer complaints in second half of 2012.

Reuben Guttman at Grant & Eisenhofer says UK should learn from US programmes to detect scandals

Third-largest US bank says profits rose by 31 percent in the first full quarter under new CEO Michael Corbat.

MEP Sharon Bowles says European nations have been shocking and shameful in wake of Cyprus crisis.

Emerging economies such as China and Russia bucked general trend with rises in military spending.

Yen's weakness and growing investor sentiment in the country are cited as reasons for better industrial production data.

PwC says Lehman's administrators settled benchmark dispute and has freed $9.1bn for paying back investors

Survey of firms by British Chambers of Commerce shows 64 percent think Cameron right to push for new terms on EU.

Ernst & Young's ITEM Club marks down UK growth for 2013 but hints at consumer rebound led by housing market and 'Help to Buy' scheme.

Japan's stimulus measures is beneficial for the region in the short term, feels the World Bank.

China's lower-than-expected first-quarter growth adds to investors' concerns about the global economy.

China attributes weak growth rate to global economic tensions and domestic controls such as property cooling measures.

China's GDP growth eases to 7.7 percent in the first quarter from 7.9 percent in the preceding quarter.

Cyprus bailout concerns contribute to the continued weakness of gold as precious metal dips below $1,400 for the first time since March 2011.

The facility will encourage the use of yen in trade settlement and investment in the euro area.

Most Asian markets add to their gains during the week supported by a strong start to the US earning season and Japan stimulus.

Bank vice-president accused of hoodwinking investors in bogus Montenegro property scheme.

Nicos Anastasiades says he’s writing to EU officials to ask for extra assistance and support despite the €10bn bailout

Russian oligarch tells IBTimes UK how the societal need to improve the surrounding environment leads to technological innovation.

Egyptian government late on half of payments to oil companies as post-Arab Spring uncertainty damages economy.

JAB plans to expand its coffee empire with the acquisition, to become a competitor for industry leader Nestle.

Japan's Financial Services Agency orders the Tokyo-based unit to boost compliance over rate manipulation amid criminal charges.

Heathrow records 7.4% increase in passenger traffic to Europe despite the economic weakness of the region.

ONS data shows construction output recovered from January slump in another sign triple-dip recession avoided.

3% of applicants for FSA's Approved Persons Regime rejected or withdrew their application.

India's economic growth is yet to pick up despite the recent policy reforms initiated by the government.

EXCLUSIVE: Two delayed government export finance schemes still being designed to avoid falling foul of EU law.

European markets retreat after four straight days of gains.

The human need to constantly improve the surrounding environment, through architecture, design, taste and sound is actually pushing the boundaries of technological progression, rather than the other way around, says Russian oligarch Elena Baturina.