ECONOMY

Bank of England MPC member McCafferty says if pound continues to strengthen it will worry him.

British Bankers' Association says mortgage approvals for the purchase of a new home reached 49,972 in January.

Professor Russel Griggs says the public's perception over the banks' SME lending practices is the problem.

Cost to protect US debt against non-payment was 26.5 basis points as of now, falling from 46 basis points in October.

Yuan down for six consecutive days as China's central bank looks to curb short-term speculation.

New Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's chief of staff Graziano Delrio reveals possible reform

Singapore senior executives earn 19% more than rival counterparts in Hong Kong

Shadow chief financial secretary to highlight NHS reforms and Universal Credit as examples of coalition government failure.

Lou says Fed QE taper to create short-term liquidity problems in some fragile economies.

But difficult business conditions continue to impair growth in Iran.

Korn Ferry survey reveals 65% of chairmen of 32 FTSE 100 companies say independence will be bad for business

24,000 tickets will be issued to jobseekers up to March 2015.

More than 50% of Libya's budget goes on paying public salaries and subsidies

Bank of England governor says banks must accept stricter capital rules to protect them from collapse.

Scotland's First Minister claims an independent Scotland would be better at managing the energy sector

German business confidence at its highest level since July 2011.

Soros said in interview with German weekly Der Spiegel that he believes in euro.

Help to Buy aids Bovis' profit leap as housing demand grows.

The SNP leader also described the Chancellor's position as a "diktat upon high".

European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee President Elmar Brok said EU will support Ukraine's reforms.

Sydney meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors targets increase in global growth by 2% over five years.

Group plans concrete action including increased investment to achieve target.

Scots will vote on whether to end their 307-year-old union with England on 18 September

Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey says support building for setting definite goal for growth.

Brent and US crude futures end higher this week.

As many as 19 of 23 analysts polled in a Kitco Gold Survey say gold prices will rise

Padoan joins the Italian government

Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev said Russia has not decided on how to help the country yet

Repsol had majority stake in YPF that was nationalised by Argentina.