ECONOMY

The City stockbroker pleaded guilty to 14 charges after scamming £32 million in Ponzi fraud.

Irish bookmakers paid out on all bets that President Barack Obama will win a second term in office before votes have been counted

Following its mega deal with Saudi Arabia, BAE expects further orders from Oman, the UAE and Qatar.

Weakest growth in two years for Britain's most important growth driver raises concern over recovery path

China's ageing population, huge credit bubbles and rising inequality is creating a serious "middle income trap" that could hurt the next phase of its "economic miracle".

Australian court ruling on complex derivative rating could have major impact on ratings agencies around the world

HSBC says it has put aside an extra $800m to satisfy US regulators but adds the costs of its money laundering activities could be "significantly" higher than $1.5bn

UK’s low cost airline announces a profit boost on growing passenger traffic and a rise in fares.

Row over crackdown on Islamist groups said to be reason for exclusion.

Shares fall after US watchdog finding that Hyundai and Kia overstated fuel efficiency of vehicles.

Island dispute pulls down Japanese car sales in China for second month running.

UK banking on investment rather than domestic consumption to spur growth.

240-store electrical retail chain hit by economic situation and online shopping.

Warren Buffet-backed BYD trying to drive out of rough patch with easy finance schemes.

Foreign investors can set up fully owned firms and will be offered tax breaks and long-term land leases.

The £100m price tag makes 1 Cornwall Terrace one of the world's most expensive terraced houses.

Italy's goldsmiths hit by high manufacturing costs and heavy duties in importing countries.

China still in full control over some of world’s most important yet limited supply of raw materials and rare minerals.

It might still officially be a Communist country but China is fast becoming the dream career destination for much of developing world with better pay and working conditions.

As RBS reveals it is close to settling on Libor fixing investigations, more fines and compensation payments mount up and threaten the bank's existence

Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals US economy added 171,000 new jobs in October.

It is the first World Bank grant for Myanmar in 25 years

Latest Markit/CIPS PMI survey reveals continued weakness in construction sector as job levels drop and new business orders fall again.

RBS reports third-quarter loss of £1.38bn having increased payment protection insurance compensation fund to £1.7bn.

Paris-based telecoms equipment specialist Alcatel-Lucent blamed lower sales volumes but said cost-cutting programme is on track.

China Construction Bank (CCB) plans to issue offshore Yuan bonds in London with an upper limit of £39.8mn

Steve Coll's book on Exxon Mobil examines the "notoriously secretive" history of the oil giant.

Bill Gross, chairman of the world's biggest bond fund, excoriates US politics and policy as he warns of "financial repression"

China's Investment Corporation (CIC) which manages China's overseas investment acquires 10 percent stake in the Heathrow Airport, increasing its business presence in the UK.