Reserve Bank of Australia Keeps 3.25% Interest Rate Unchanged
Australian central bank cautious because of higher prices and signs of world economy reviving.
Nicholas 'Beano' Levene: My Friend the £32m Financial Fraudster
Nicholas Levene (Beano to his friends, of which I am one) is a crook, a wrong 'en, a "more front then Brighton" conman, who has just been found guilty of £32 million fraud and sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Rochdale Securities Core Capital Rescue after Bad $1bn Apple Trade
President of the brokerage confirms that an unauthorised trade of Apple shares has led to Rochdale Securities seeking a capital injection.
£32m Fraudster Nicholas 'Beano' Levene Sentenced to 13 Years in Jail
The City stockbroker pleaded guilty to 14 charges after scamming £32 million in Ponzi fraud.
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HSBC Posts $3.5bn Profit As US Money-Laundering Costs Mount
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
Ryanair Shares Soar on Posts Profits and Outlook Boost
UK’s low cost airline announces a profit boost on growing passenger traffic and a rise in fares.
BP Barred from Bidding for Abu Dhabi Oil Field
Row over crackdown on Islamist groups said to be reason for exclusion.
Hyundai and Kia Shares Plunge on Mileage Error
Shares fall after US watchdog finding that Hyundai and Kia overstated fuel efficiency of vehicles.
Japanese Cars sales plummet in Island row with China
Island dispute pulls down Japanese car sales in China for second month running.
UK Welcomes Investment from China to Drive Growth
UK banking on investment rather than domestic consumption to spur growth.
Comet Gift Vouchers Suspended by Administrators
240-store electrical retail chain hit by economic situation and online shopping.
Chinese Electric Carmaker Targets Taxi Drivers
Warren Buffet-backed BYD trying to drive out of rough patch with easy finance schemes.
Myanmar Signs Law Promoting Foreign Investment
Foreign investors can set up fully owned firms and will be offered tax breaks and long-term land leases.
London Mansion on Sale for a Record £100m
The £100m price tag makes 1 Cornwall Terrace one of the world's most expensive terraced houses.
India and US Overtake Italy as Top Gold Exporters
Italy's goldsmiths hit by high manufacturing costs and heavy duties in importing countries.
Spotlight on China: Country Still Holds Grip on Rare Earths
China still in full control over some of world’s most important yet limited supply of raw materials and rare minerals.
Spotlight on China: Booming Economy Offers Asia's Top Talent an Alternative to the West
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.
Mis-Selling Derivatives, Libor Fixing and PPI: Will We Bail Out RBS Again?
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
President Obama gets Last Minute Election Boost as US Jobs Growth Beats Forecasts
Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals US economy added 171,000 new jobs in October.
World Bank Approves $80 Million Development Grant to Myanmar
It is the first World Bank grant for Myanmar in 25 years
Construction Sector Heading for 'Long Dark Winter'
Latest Markit/CIPS PMI survey reveals continued weakness in construction sector as job levels drop and new business orders fall again.
RBS' Profits Tumble After Bank Adds £400m to PPI Pot
RBS reports third-quarter loss of £1.38bn having increased payment protection insurance compensation fund to £1.7bn.
Alcatel-Lucent Shares Plunge After €125m Third Quarter Loss
Paris-based telecoms equipment specialist Alcatel-Lucent blamed lower sales volumes but said cost-cutting programme is on track.
China Construction Bank to Issue Dim Sum Bonds in London
China Construction Bank (CCB) plans to issue offshore Yuan bonds in London with an upper limit of £39.8mn
Steve Coll’s Book on ExxonMobil Wins FT/Goldman Award
Steve Coll's book on Exxon Mobil examines the "notoriously secretive" history of the oil giant.
PIMCO's Gross: US a Nation 'Of the SuperPac, by the SuperPac, for the SuperPac'
Bill Gross, chairman of the world's biggest bond fund, excoriates US politics and policy as he warns of "financial repression"
China Fund Buys 10% Stake in Heathrow Airport
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.
Britain's Manufacturing Malaise Continues in October - Markit PMI
Slowing new business and export orders dragged manucaturing sector activity down in October according to a private industry survey.
Barclays Faces £291m Fine for Alleged US Power Market Manipulation
Barclays could be fined near the same amount it was charged for fixing Libor, on US power market manipulation
Superstorm Sandy: Moody's Says $15bn Costs May Hit Insurance Earnings
Ratings Agency says underlying capital base to major US insurers safe despite anticipated hit to quarterly earnings from deadly storm.
BSkyB Shares Rise as Rupert Murdoch's Pay TV Firm Boosts Profits
BSkyB, Britain's biggest pay TV provider, added 48,000 new customers in the three months to September 30.
BT Group Dials Down Revenue Outlook
UK’s largest fixed telecoms company posts gloomy outlook, after recession, regulation and rain hit revenue
Shell Profits Tumble on Lower Crude Oil Prices and Dampened Output
Shell cites lower crude oil and depressed output for its tumble in supply profits but keeps dividends steady
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