ECONOMY

France's third largest bank posts its worst loss since it went public in 2001

London elbows out Hong Kong for most expensive office space in the world for the first time since 2008.

China's foreign direct investment falls for the eighth month as inflows from US and Asian economies weakened.

Japan's trade deficit rises 10 percent to £11.3bn as imports become costly on weak yen.

Kloppers becomes the fourth major mining executive to leave within the past six months.

While the public see bankers' bonuses as excessive and unfair, capping the amount could lead to significant trouble in the future

Bailey, who already works at the Bank of England and Financial Services Authority, will start on April 1.

UK regulator fines three Lloyds Group Banking units for systems and controls failures in providing customers compensation

Eurozone recession weighed heavily on UK exports and helped drag down economy.

Public Accounts Committee calls for more transparency over tax avoidance schemes in UK.

European Union seeks to write into law a capped level for bankers' bonuses.

Prime minister does not rule out share giveaway in state-owned lender as bank prepares full-year results.

Former top financial bureaucrat Toshiro Muto is the leading contender for BoJ head, suggests reports.

World's biggest hotel room provider launches 226 new hotels and two new brands as sales approach $2bn

The Australian central bank feels that lower interest rates have begun to help economic growth.

The Japanese officials downplay foreign bond purchase as a monetary easing option after the G20 summit.

Markit's Household Finance Index shows Britain's poorest suffering most from squeeze on living standards.

British Prime Minister David Cameron told Indian workers on Monday (February 18), that Britain wanted India to be its business partner of choice in the future, but that the country needed to open up its economy to make business easier.

The gradual recovery in the eurozone is prompting more investment from German companies, leading to more job creation.

First quarter set to see staffing increase, according to latest Labour Market Outlook from CIPD and KPMG.

Austerity policies and cuts in military expenditure contribute to lower arms sales on the back of global economic crisis .

World's fourth largest brewer reports operating profit decline as Russian market stalls and European sales drop.

Prime Minister also looks to secure defence contracts in India

The UK housing market has made a good start for 2013 with asking prices surging to new highs.

Group led by Manches LLP to file for judicial review against UK regulator.

Three of five men released from custody, as inquiries continue at premises in London and Hull.

George Osborne and his German and French counterparts discuss corporate tax avoidance at the G20 summit.

The G20 summit stops short of criticising Japanese monetary policy, reveals a leaked draft communique.

Lower house prices and record-low interest rates have made buying more affordable than renting.