Diamonds

Bank of England governor Mervyn King dodges crucial questions from the Treasury Select Committee on his role in libor affair.

Lianna Brinded Jul 17, 2012

BoE's most senior officials testify before Treasury select committee about level of management in Barclays' Libor fixing scandal.

Lianna Brinded Jul 17, 2012

Ex-Barclays COO Jerry Del Missier tells the Treasury Select Committee that instructions he took to lower Libor rates was not significant during the time of October 2008 and emphasises the Bank of England’s role in the scandal.

Lianna Brinded Jul 16, 2012

Treasury Select Committee testimony by bank's chief operating officer and senior FSA officials could shed light on scam.

Lianna Brinded Jul 16, 2012

After Bob Diamond resigned as Barclays chief executive in wake of Libor scandal, former colleague Rich Ricci emerges as favourite successor.

Shane Croucher Jul 12, 2012

Barclays chairman Marcus Agius would not back beleaguered former chief executive Bob Diamond's testimony to MPs that he only found out about Libor fixing allegations in June.

Shane Croucher Jul 10, 2012

Barclays' chairman Marcus Agius 'first aware' of investigation in April 2010, revealing two-year difference with ex-CEO Bob Diamond's account.

Lianna Brinded Jul 10, 2012

Emails between Tucker and Diamond, released ahead of the deputy governor's appearance before Treasury committee, show the level of detail discussed over bank's finances.

Shane Croucher Jul 09, 2012

Paul Tucker, Bank of England deputy governor, faces a showdown with MPs over his role in the Barclays Libor scandal - IBTimes UK explores the key questions.

Shane Croucher Jul 06, 2012

One of the major things learned from Treasury Select Committee grilling of Barclays' newly resigned CEO Bob Diamond, is that they probably won't be up to the task of leading a parliamentary-led inquiry.

Lianna Brinded Jul 05, 2012

"Wink and Nod" revelations in Barclays Libor rigging scandal make Bank of England Governor's position untenable.

Martin Baccardax Jul 04, 2012

Former financial titan due to appear before Treasury select committee to give evidence on Libor scandal.

Geetha Pillai Jul 04, 2012

Corporate barrister Owen Watkins tells IBTimes UK that Barclays' newly resigned CEO Bob Diamond and individuals involved in rate-fixing scandal may avoid UK criminal proceedings.

Lianna Brinded Jul 03, 2012

With the twin resignations of CEO Bob Diamond and Chairman Marcus Agius, the IBTimes UK look at the the challenges the bank faces as bank's crisis continues

Lianna Brinded Jul 03, 2012

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee is set to continue to sparkle for the public, as more than 10,000 royal diamonds belonging to the Queen are due to go on display at Buckingham Palace.

Alfred Joyner Jul 02, 2012

The IBTimes UK investigates the broken trust between banks and customers in the wake of a the industry's "septimana horribilis"

Lianna Brinded Jun 29, 2012

UK banks Barclays, RBS, HSBC and Lloyds are banned from selling certain types of derivatives to SMEs, after all agreeing on a settlement with the Financial Services Authority

Lianna Brinded Jun 29, 2012

Barclays Bank was given a record fine after the regulators FSA caught them fixing interest rates to boost their trading positions.

Shane Croucher Jun 28, 2012

Britain's parliamentary treasury select committee charges the UK regulator with the task to look into HSBC, Lloyds, RBS and Barclays over apparent cases of mis-selling derivatives.

Lianna Brinded Jun 20, 2012

Anonymous claims metals trader Traxys ignoring its own guidelines not to buy from war zones as business in precious minerals goes on.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jun 12, 2012

Drew Barrymore's wedding dress was made by Karl Lagerfield and she looked stunning in it.

Darshana Sugathan Jun 12, 2012

Anonymous dumps personal information from Intel website in protest against its mining activities in Congo.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jun 11, 2012

Kate Middleton wore a £48 Fake Earrings For Diamond Jubilee Celebrations with her Alexander McQueen dress. Why did the Duchess opt for fake earrings?

Darshana Sugathan Jun 09, 2012

An exhibition called Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration that celebrates The Queen’s 60 years on throne is all set to showcase some of the finest diamonds which have been used by The Queen.

Sanskrity Sinha Jun 03, 2012

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations saw an exclusive diamond Tiara being made for the Queen worth £800,000.

Darshana Sugathan Jun 02, 2012

Britain celebrates the 60th anniversary of the coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II with elaborate festivities.

Geetha Pillai Jun 02, 2012

Liberian warlord jailed by Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague for role in atrocities in neighbouring country.

Anissa Haddadi May 30, 2012

Google displays six Faberge Eggs created by the famous Russian jeweller on its home page.

Staff Reporter May 30, 2012

When Kate Middleton first revealed her engagement ring in November 2010, whole of Britain got emotional. Her blue sapphire ring comprising of 14 diamonds the same ring, which Diana, Princess of Wales chose for herself.

Sanskrity Sinha May 24, 2012

Arkady Gaydamak says copy of the international diamond exports contract was entrusted to the chief rabbi of Russia, Berel Lazar.

Nicholas Edmondson May 23, 2012