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France’s third- largest bank’s profits fell 67 percent on substantial writedowns in Intesa Sanpaolo stake and losses from Greece

G4S confirms failure to meet London 2012 Olympics contract by not providing enough security will cost firm £50m.

G4S has revealed its failure to uphold the contract to provide security at the 2012 London Olympic Games cost the company £50m.

Samsung plans to file post-verdict motions to overturn California jury verdict.

Tim Cook says lawsuit against Samsung was about values rather than patents or money.

Apple seeks withdrawal of Samsung smartphones from US markets and is planning to file a sales injunction within a week.

Nick Stephens says group's latest research reveals that change to boardroom gender imbalance is vital.

German officials calculate cost of Greece leaving euro and putting contingency plan in place.

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras revealed to Le Monde that the country may sell off islands in a bid to meet Eurozone austerity demands

With Greece obliged to implement severe austerity measures, IBTimes looks at how ordinary people are paying the price.

Despite banks' executive remuneration stoking public outrage, just 17% claw back cash from bad bosses in 2011.

BioWare to launch Operation Alloy for Mass Effect 3's co-op mode gameplay.

Idea of single block on women preventing progress in business because of their sex is outdated concept, says Ernst & Young survey.

The Old Bailey trial of former Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir has finally ended today, as he received a 10 year sentence for stealing £46million pounds from the Polly Peck Empire 20 years ago.

From Complexity to Simplicity co-author tells IBTimes that despite both companies being in different sectors, both failed from common practices.

Soaring fuel costs, labour disputes and stiff competition both on international routes and domestic operations add to worries of Qantas.

Germany and France widely expected to snub Antonis Samaras plea for more breathing space.

Heineken edges closer to taking over Tiger beer maker Asia Pacific Breweries by upping stake

Securities and Exchange Commission delivers first reward to a whistleblower.

Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras will try to persuade eurozone chief Jean-Claude Juncker for more time on bailout pledges.

Former New York prosecutor Robert Juman says US regulators compete to become first to finalise charges against banks.

Commodities trader Glencore, poised for $90bn Xstrata merger, said first half profits dropped 24 percent on year before amid global economic slowdown

Iran tries to avoid US, EU and UN crackdown on business with Western banks, according to security analysis.

Everything Everywhere, the company formed from the merger of Orange and T-Mobile, has announced it will start providing next-generation 4G mobile internet from 11 September.

Apple hits record market value at $623bn ahead of its rumoured early September iPhone 5 launch.

Major defence company EADS appoints accountant to lead a parallel investigation to the Serious Fraud Office probe into bribery allegations over a £2bn deal with Saudi Arabia.

Numerous probes into money laundering and rate fixing scandals highlight need for fewer watchdogs.

Deutsche Bank and three other European banks being investigated for business deals involving Iran and other sanctioned nations.

The report criticises Barclays for its poor state of culture both on the trading floor and the board.