ECONOMY

British and Dutch authorities are hoping to return cash for depositors of the now defunct fund

George Osborne, Danny Alexander, Ed Balls will all attack SNP's Alex Salmond's 'keeping the pound' promise

Lloyds already has set aside £10bn for PPI mis-selling as well as millions more for mis-sold derivatives

RBS said specialist business support teams will visit flooded areas

Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins says independence does not matter to Barclays business interests in Scotland.

US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says too many long-term unemployed in labour market.

Washington to drag India to WTO over alleged protectionism.

China's gold consumption rose 41.4% on year to 1,176.4 tonnes in 2013, according to China Gold Association.

Yellen's testimony to be released at 13:30GMT and hearing to begin at 15:00GMT.

Labour's Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury Cathy Jamieson denounces Barclays' bonuses

The investigation centres over the hiring of an employee related to a Chinese corporate client

Completion of project delayed due to dispute between authority and contractors.

Barclays increased staff bonuses and incentive rewards to £2.38bn

Emerging markets have better reserves and flexible exchange rates, says Blankfein.

Total retail sales increased by 5.4% on year in January, compared to 1.8% increase in December, according to BRC.

UK Treasury extends Help to Buy to incorporate Islamic finance as London vies to become global hub for Muslim money.

Political uncertainty ahead of the UK's 2015 general election may hinder rising economic growth.

Asia's biggest air show will also have a large defence side to it.

Ireland's former richest man Sean Quinn testifies at trial of Sean FitzPatrick, Patrick Whelan and William McAteer.

Libya producing some 600,000 barrels of crude a day and exports 440,000 barrels.

Local Data Company report shows shop vacancy rate falling to near-four year low in 2013.

Korn Ferry survey of retail sector chairmen and chairwomen finds 73% optimistic about economic outlook.

Air cargo traffic grew 1.8% globally in December but fell 1.1% in Asia.

Bank of Scotland PMI shows private sector growth in economy recovers after tailing off in 2013.

Bitcoin value falls 20% after Mt Gox exchange blames withdrawal delays on currency flaw.

Danièle Nouy says some banks must fail in stress tests to make review of eurozone credible.

Auto and tech stocks lead the pack.

Meanwhile, a report uncovered 27,000 customers' data had been stolen and sold on the black market.

Analyst Davide Serra claims that the European Banking Authority will find holes in banks via tests.