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According to an internal memo, HSBC will "acknowledge and apologise" for money laundering within the bank as it faces a $1bn fine from US lawmakers.

BioWare has announced the new multiplayer campaign 'Operation Broadside' for the weekend starting 13 July. That should keep you busy for some time at least until the Earth multiplayer DLC hits your Xbox console on 17 July.

A multi-billion dollar order for Airbus, UK defence investment in the pipeline and a new helicopter production alliance with AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters boosts the subdued atmosphere.

The highly speculated single-player DLC for Mass Effect 3, Leviathan, is unofficially confirmed thanks to Anthony Skordi - the voice actor for the lead 'Leviathan' character.

The pullout is bound to have serious impact on the beleaguered investment arm of the government-owned conglomerate.

This year marks the most pivotal year for China, as its government takes several unprecedented steps towards a more liberalised currency and market.

The multiplayer DLC is set to release on the Xbox 360 for free - thanks to the official confirmation from Microsoft Community member - Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb.

Chinese retailer will open flagship store just off upmarket Bond Street

In the spirit of goodwill the acting Barclays chairman Marcus Agius, has announced that Bob Diamond has voluntarily waived his share awards worth up to £20m.

Norway's Statoil is right on top while Barclays is in the 71st position, ahead of Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America.

Barclays' chairman Marcus Agius 'first aware' of investigation in April 2010, revealing two-year difference with ex-CEO Bob Diamond's account.

Emails between Tucker and Diamond, released ahead of the deputy governor's appearance before Treasury committee, show the level of detail discussed over bank's finances.

Game developer Rovio plans to release a new game played from the perspective of pigs before Christmas.

JJB, the sportswear retailer, said an expected boost in sales from Euro 2012 in the second quarter didn't materialise, sending its share price tumbling.

Yahoo accused and sued Facebook of violating 10 patents ahead of the latter's Initial Public Offering.

BioWare tops up new content for Mass Effect 3's revised ending with a musical treat, a 16-minute package created by veteran music composer Sam Hulick.

Vornado Realty Trust announces it will acquire retail space at New York 666 Fifth Avenue, expanding its best-in-class Manhattan street retail portfolio.

Privacy groups are calling the new scheme an intrusion into individual privacy.

Apple seems to be in hot water amid a spate of corporate lawsuits being contested in several countries across the globe. The company's recent accomplishment of getting Samsung's Galaxy Nexus banned in US may seem to be a consolation win, as it now faces serious allegations of patent infringement over Siri's intellectual copyrights.

Barclays is seeking an additional cash and asset boost from defunct firm Lehman Brothers, despite winning over $5bn from an American ruling in June.

The UK's SFO announced that it is going to formally investigate Barclays and possibly others in the Libor fixing scandal

12 no-frills airlines bow to pressure and agree to lose 'last-minute' rip-off charges following complaints to OFT.

The controversial Mass Effect 3 (ME3) closure finally got its due in the form of Extended Cut that was released just a few days back. Ever since the release of the expansion pack for ME3 endings, talks of comparing the original to the updated endings is abuzz on the internet.

In the run-up to the London Olympics, Lianna Brinded awards her own medals of dishonour for the maddest corporate rules that sucks the fun and the spirit out of the greatest spectacle on earth.

With 21 days to go until the London Olympics, UK's Prime Minister David Cameron reveals that Britain will see a multi-billion pound benefit for hosting the London Games.

Two major credit rating agencies have lowered their outlook on Barclays following the exit of the bank's Chief Executive Bob Diamond and other senior directors in the bank.

China is aggressively pushing forward with its currency liberalisation plans, after slashing its interest rate in the first time in less than a month

One of the major things learned from Treasury Select Committee grilling of Barclays' newly resigned CEO Bob Diamond, is that they probably won't be up to the task of leading a parliamentary-led inquiry.

Spike Murphy not long ago he made waves across BioWare forums when he filed a Federal Trade Commission complaint against EA for the broken ending of Mass Effect 3.