COMPANIES

UBS overtook Bank of America to top ranking of world's leading wealth managers in 2013.

State-owned enterprises report total profit of 1.22tn yuan for first half, up 8.9% from previous year.

IPA Bellwether report shows UK business confidence continues to improve.

Britain's unemployment rate fell to 6.5% but pay decline worsened in May

Microsoft expected to announce more than 6,000 job cuts, the biggest in company's history.

Complaint alleges that Shi made false claims that ruined Zhang's professional and personal reputation.

Concerns over its airbags has forced BMW into the recall.

Time Warner says long discussion over offer concluded deal undervalues firm's potential.

GSK embroiled in corruption scandal after China bribery allegations.

Nissin is Manchester United's fourteenth global sponsor.

Trafigura to invest between $200m and $300m in Lykos over twelve months.

Deching Mining accused of counting metals stocks multiple times to secure finance.

Watchdog says information on insurance PCWs could lead to consumers buying the wrong type of cover.

Sebi bans Ramalinga Raju and his aides from the securities market for 14 years.

UK communications firm says probe into GLS France may result in 'material' loss.

After winning share plan on third attempt, Ashley has had a change of heart.

Line is also considering separate listing in US.

Low-tax regimes preferred by firms include Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada and the UK.

Pressure mounting on government to step up efforts to support troubled UK firm Zamir Telecom.

China's Alibaba is looking to move beyond its traditional e-commerce business.

India targets $10.5bn privatisation revenues in the current fiscal year.

UK's BP and Canada's Niko Resources hold stakes in troubled KG-D6 gas project.

China Central Television earlier alleged that Bank of China is helping launder money through 'Youhuitong' service.

Job cuts to be announced could be biggest in Microsoft history, topping 5,800 layoffs in 2009.

The new chief starts following the departure of Wonga's co-founder Errol Damelin in June.

Adidas and Manchester United have agreed a 10-year reputed to be worth £70 per annum.

Some 6247 customers were granted loans exceeding rules on lending criteria.

Whether Germany won or lost in the World Cup final, the German sports firm Adidas had already won as the sponsor of both the German team and their rivals from Argentina.

Henkel's June buying spree saw it acquire French household cleaner maker Spotless and three US haircare brands.