Libor Fixing Scandal: Banks Face Ratings Actions Risk - Moody's
Moody's says litigation costs over Libor fixing have a greater risk of affecting banks' ratings than regulatory sanctions.
FSA To Investigate £300bn Wholesale Gas Market Manipulation
UK regulator to probe whistleblower allegations that traders are rigging wholesale gas prices
US to Become World’s Largest Oil Producer within Decade - IEA
IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2012 report says the US will overtake Saudi Arabia as the largest crude exporter by 2020.
EXCLUSIVE: MPs to Grill FSA Over Mis-Selling Derivatives Scandal
The Financial Services Authority faces a grilling by MPs over banks mis-selling and the subsequent redress scheme.
Geek Speak: Victory for World Of Warcraft Playing Democrat Colleen Lachowicz
Geekdom has a new president after WoW-addict Lachowicz was elected state senator for Maine. Lianna Brinded looks at the fallout from this glorious event.
US Elections 2012: Women in Government and Power of the Female Vote
As President Barack Obama gets elected for a second term, the latest election actually marked a pivotal point for women in the senate, congress and the power in voting.
Interview with Pavel Kotyza, founder of Corrupt Tour
Described by fellow World Travel Market attendees as simply "the sickest idea for a business", Corrupt Tours is the only travel company to organise trips that take you to sites that are linked to corruption - and is now looking to broaden its portfol
UK Businesses Significantly Benefit from Trading in Yuan
HSBC research shows that if you're a UK businesses trading with a Chinese counterpart in RMB, you're more likely to get better pricing
Spotlight on China: Can New Leaders Fix its Oil Addiction?
China's growth may be slowing but its appetite for oil will continue to dominate demand.
EU Tourism Chief Targets China and Brazil For Market Growth [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]
As Europe's market share in global tourism falls, new executive director Eduardo Santander delivers a strategy to target China, Brazil and the US for growth
Interview with EU Tourism Chief Eduardo Santander
The executive director of the European Travel Commission (ETC) has launched an 18-month plan to target China, Brazil and the US for growth in European tourism, after the region's share of international tourism arrivals fell last year.
Geek Speak: Corrupt Tours Takes Tourists on Unique Trip [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]
Business is so good for Corrupt Tours, the unique travel agency is looking for its next country to broaden its portfolio
Mis-Selling Derivatives: Top Bankers at HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK Defend Interest Rate Swaps
Barclays' Antony Jenkins, HSBC's Douglas Flint and Ana Botín at Santander UK tell lawmakers that hedging tools are critical for Britain's small businesses despite past failures.
US Regulator Investigates Rochdale on Bad Apple Trade
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority launches probe into the unauthorised trading of Apple shares at brokerage Rochdale Securities, say media reports
BMW Profit Speeds Past Rivals with Strong China Sales
China growth helps BMW beat market consensus with profit boost and puts 2012 targets into the fast lane
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.
Paddy Power Pays Out on Obama Victory Before US Election Results
Irish bookmakers paid out on all bets that President Barack Obama will win a second term in office before votes have been counted
Geek Speak: Why Gangnam Style Will End Civilisation
While PSY's Gangnam Style takes over the world, Lianna Brinded takes a look at how it will spell the end to us all.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Manipulating the Power Markets: New Banking Scandal to Unfold?
With banks being blighted by a number of scandals, will the manipulation of the power markets be the next to break?
Geek Speak: Is This The Final Nail in the Coffin for Star Wars?
Lianna Brinded takes a quick look at whether Disney buying Lucasfilm will spell disaster for the franchise.
Walt Disney Buys Star Wars Maker Lucasfilm for $4bn [VIDEO]
Walt Disney snaps up studio behind Star Wars franchise and announces new films.
Barclays' Libor Fixing and Mis-Selling Derivatives: Guardian Care Homes Faces a Legal Minefield
Despite the UK High Court ruling Barclays will face GCH in court, the case is riddled with hurdles and difficulties
Libor Fixing and Mis-Selling Derivatives: Guardian Care Homes Takes Barclays to Court [VIDEO]
Judge throws out Barclays action to stop Guardian Care Homes suing over mis-selling of derivatives in landmark test case.