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FX Fixing Probe: UBS Shares Dip After $8bn Fines and Settlement Cost Speculation
Autonomous Research claims compensation, settlement and legal costs could run into several billion dollars.
George Osborne Extends Jail Terms to Financial Market Riggers
Tougher sanctions also expected in chancellor's annual Mansion House speech.
Isle of Man: Stop Calling us a Tax Haven
The Isle of Man government insists it is not a tax haven and is working to broaden the UK Crown Dependency's economy.
Payday Loan Borrowers 'Paying Too Much' on Crushed Competition
Regulator, CMA, says a typical customer could save up to £60 per year if there was more competition
Spanish Bankers Convicted for First Time Since Economic Crisis
Four Spanish bankers have been convicted for the first time since the economic crisis.
Wealthiest Britons Better Served by Finance Firms than Ordinary Consumers
Research by CEB finds high net worth individuals far more satisfied with banks than mass market consumers.
UK Pensions 'Revolution' Could Cost Government £24bn
George Osborne announced in the Budget that retirees would no longer have to take out an annuity.
Mark Carney: Globalisation Making Rich Richer at Social Contract's Expense
Bank of England governor speaks out against financial market fundamentalism.
RBS to Shrink Trading Business and Cut Hundreds of US Jobs
RBS move part of effort to reduce assets in US ahead of new Federal Reserve rules.
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde: Icarus-Like Financial Sector Flew too Close to the Sun
Lagarde says still work to do in transforming global financial sector from exclusive to inclusive capitalism.
Lloyds Banking Group Confirms TSB IPO
A quarter of TSB to be sold off in first part of bank's float onto the London Stock Exchange.
'Crooked as Hell': How Mortgage Lenders Are Ruining UK Landlords
Through the little-known LPA receivership process banks are destroying landlords' livelihoods.
EU Commission Suspects HSBC, JPMorgan and Credit Agricole Ran Rate-Fixing Cartel
European Commission sends Euribor-rigging allegations to three banks and awaits response.
UK Financial Ombudsman Settles Record Number of Complaints
British consumers hit Financial Ombudsman with 40,000 enquiries a week about financial sector.
The Passion of Jerome Kerviel: From Rogue Trader to Popish Pilgrim
Convicted ex-Societe Generale rogue trader Jerome Kerviel hands himself into French police custody.
Richard Lambert Unveils Voluntary Banking Standards Body
Banking Standards Review Council to help enforce higher standards across the financial sector.
Eurozone Recovery: Is it a False Dawn?
Eurozone growth is slower than expected and bank lending still falling across currency area.
Standard Chartered Faces Down Shareholder Revolt Over Executive Pay
Emerging markets bank increasing fixed pay to fight back against EU bonus cap rules.
UK Cost of Living Eases for Over-55s as Economy Picks Up
Aviva says over-55s typically receive £1,373 a month in income – an extra £151 a month compared to last year.
Allianz Defends Troubled Pimco After Mohamed El-Erian Fallout
German insurer Allianz, which owns Pimco, faces tough questions at AGM.
'Bond King' Bill Gross, Pimco, and The Madness of King George III
There are a number of parallels between the reigns of Bill Gross and George III.
ECJ Chucks Out UK Financial Transaction Tax Challenge
EU court rules UK cannot contest FTT until it becomes a reality.
Collapsing House Prices and Spiralling Unemployment Test EU Banks
European Banking Authority unveils stricter stress test methodology for financial system.
Conspiracy Theories Surround Female Paris Banker's Death Leap
Latest violent death at French bank Bred-Banque-Populaire stokes more conspiracy theories
UK Awaits ECJ Ruling on Controversial Financial Transaction Tax
European Court of Justice will rule on UK attempt to block tax
Business Lending Falls Despite UK Recovery
Bank of England figures show bank lending to businesses still weak in UK economy.
Goldman Sachs Profit Dips as Fixed Income Revenue Weakens
Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein said bank is "generally pleased" with performance.
Morgan Stanley Profit Jumps 53%
US investment bank made $1.5bn in income during first quarter of 2014.
What New FCA Mortgage Lending Rules Mean for Consumers
The Financial Conduct Authority is bringing in a tighter regime for mortgage lending in the UK.
Bill Gross: Why Billionaire Pimco Boss Should Retire
After high-profile clash with Mohamed El-Erian and weakening Pimco performance, Gross should go.