Martin Baccardax

Britain's "Host Nation" advantage could help it outshine the world as it gains more improvement from Beijing than nearly every other participating country combined.

Bank reveals Finance Director Chris Lucas faces FSA probe as US litigation mounts

Multibillion dollar sponsorship budget questioned as study finds more than half of UK population unable to name single brand associated with games.

Prime Minister Samaras is set to meet EU Commission President Thursday as Troika continues to doubt Greece's ability to get back on track with its promised reforms.

Government-controlled Lloyds says some dealers face legal action related to Libor scandal.

Prime Minister David Cameron and his Chancellor George Osborne face a nervous test of their core economic strategy

UK GDP slump will add pressure on government to alter policies which have delivered longest double-dip in half a century.

Spanish bonds plummet as investors dump risky debt amid concerns of a global economic slump

Moody's outlook change on Germany's Triple-A rating raises questions about Europe's core as periphery continues to struggle

Euro falls to two-year low against dollar as Greece struggles to convince lenders and Spain's economy slides deeper into recession.

European shares are on pace for their biggest single-day drop in four months as investors continue to worry that officials have yet to find a lasting solution to the region’s sovereign debt crisis.

Singapore Group denies Daily Telegraph story that Bourse CEOs have had "informal" talks on tie-up after share trading deal.

Final word on annual assessment of UK economy puts further pressure on Osborne's Plan A.

Dow Jones reports the temporary European bailout fund will set aside funds for Spanish bond buys

An IBTimes UK exclusive round-up of the most recent policy statements and rate decisions from the world's key central banks

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King to lead discussions with world's central bankers on shut-down of controversial $550tn benchmark

When detailed allegations of drug money laundering and terrorist banking are trumped by bank interest rate markets, something seems amiss.

CEO of world's biggest bond fund among names given to President Mohammed Mursi.

Lead Senate investigator says HSBC's US charter at risk after damning 335-page report.

The International Monetary Fund says Britain's prospects have worsened significantly since its April forecast.

From stocks to oil to gold, guesswork defines what we pay for the most actively traded assets in the world.

Fed chairman Bernanke gives semi-annual 'Humphrey-Hawkins' to US Congress as global growth stalls.

The A-Z of the EU and ECB tool kit for building the bazooka-like firewall around the sovereign debt crisis

Washington Post reveals memo to BoE Governor that casts doubt on his Deputy's testimony to UK lawmakers.

Italy cut nearer to junk status as Moody's but solid Italian debt auction soothes investor jitters

International Energy Agency warns of "nasty surprises" to oil prices if OPEC production quotas are obeyed.

Japan's biggest advertising firm makes play for British marketing group with French billionaire support

Outlining the politics, economics and finances of the key players in the Eurozone debt crisis

BoE needs "poacher turned gamekeeper" if it's to keep pace with pace and complexity of modern finance