ECONOMY

JPM's board declares CEO Jamie Dimon is "ultimately responsible" for failures that led to Bruno Iksil's 'London Whale' losses

Europe's biggest economy will grow by only 0.4 percent this year, the Economy Ministry said, as slowing trade takes its toll on German exports.

Irish food regulator finds beefburger sold by Tesco contained 29 percent horsemeat.

Car registrations in Europe declines due to weak demand in the crisis-hit region.

Regulator and banks negotiating PPI claims deadline to put stop to payouts, say reports.

Homebuilder Barratt said it would "conservatively set" dividend despite significant profit boost in six months to December 31.

The sad end of an iconic British retailer should not mask the tremendous benefits of the online revolution.

China dismisses criticisms over its December export data citing actual customs declarations.

Markets cautious as World Bank cuts its global outlook citing recovery concerns in high-income economies.

Wal-Mart proposes new measures to rebuild its image amid criticisms over its low-paying jobs and buying practices.

The World Bank cites slow growth in eurozone, fiscal issues in the US as some of the risk factors for global economy.

Goldman will not delay bonus payments to avoid higher UK tax rate, just as BoE's King called the move 'depressing'.

HMV boss Trevor Moore optimistic as administrators look for buyers and try to save jobs.

RBS braces for a US and UK fine and will part ways with investment banking chief John Hourican, say reports.

Sir Mervyn King tells MPs Goldman Sachs' delay of bonus payments until after tax drop "clumsy and lacking in care".

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JP Morgan's London-based CIO unit undergoes FSA investigation into Bruno Iksil's $6.2bn trading loss.

Move by RBS for Yes Bank takeover comes after earlier failed bid to sell to HSBC..

ONS reports third successive month of UK CPI inflation at 2.7 percent.

One of the world’s largest miners beats its own guidance while China demand drives a price recovery

Britain's iconic luxury retailer notches a 9 percent increase in quarterly sales and cautions investors on difficult market conditions.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors forecasts pick-up in prices.

Accountants Deloitte to run music and film retailer's 239 stores in UK and Irish Republic.

Almost 70m passengers passed through Heathrow Airport in a record-breaking 2012.

Yen continues to decline amid bets the BoJ will add deeper stimulus while euro gains on cautious economic optimism.

Draft policy for FPC outlines focus on capital requirement powers to stop credit bubble.

Britain can never - and will never - default on its sterling debt and therefore deserves to keep its AAA rating.

Goldman Sachs to preserve parts of scheme but Credit Suisse and JP Morgan look to reduce bonuses.

Japan's currency hit a two and a half year low against the US dollar as investors bet BoJ will bow to new government pressure and add trillions in new stimulus.