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Spanish bank's shares suspended
Friday, 25 May 2012
Trading in Bankia shares is suspended amid reports that the struggling Spanish banking group is going to ask for a big government bailout later.
HSBC shareholders to vote on pay
Friday, 25 May 2012
HSBC will be the latest firm to face a shareholder vote on executive pay later, amid growing concern about rewards for bosses not reflecting company performance.
Football creditors rule to stay
Friday, 25 May 2012
The High Court has rejected an attempt by HMRC to get the so-called "football creditors rule" abolished in England.
Some holiday money rates 'unfair'
Friday, 25 May 2012
The same currency exchange providers can offer significantly different rates across the UK, a consumer group says.
EU challenge to Argentina at WTO
Friday, 25 May 2012
The EU files a suit against Argentina's import restrictions at the WTO in the latest stage of a trade row between the two.
Worker in £2.5m bank scam charge
Friday, 25 May 2012
The former head of fraud and security for digital banking at Lloyds is charged in connection with an alleged £2.5m fraud.
Currys owner gains new funding
Friday, 25 May 2012
The owner of Currys and PC World, Dixons Retail, says it has been given new credit by its banks and will be able to meet this year's debt repayments.
China firm in 3G patent abuse row
Friday, 25 May 2012
China's Huawei files a complaint against InterDigital, accusing the US firm of abusing its position and charging ''exploitative'' fees for mobile patents.
Fuel costs spur Japan price rise
Friday, 25 May 2012
Japan's consumer prices rise in April, spurred by rising fuel and energy costs, official data shows.
Thailand exports in shock decline
Friday, 25 May 2012
Thailand reports a surprise fall in its exports for April because of falling demand from key markets such as Europe and the US.
Ex-aide 'bombarded' by lobbyist
Friday, 25 May 2012
Adam Smith tells the Leveson Inquiry that he was "bombarded" with information from a News Corp lobbyist.
China police free foreign banker
Friday, 25 May 2012
The Chinese authorities release a Singaporean banker held without charge since March on suspicion of aiding a criminal.
Alibaba.com buyout plan approved
Friday, 25 May 2012
Shareholders of Alibaba.com agree to the company's plan to buy back shares in a bid to take the firm private.
Head of Vatican Bank is sacked
Thursday, 24 May 2012
The Vatican sacks the director of its bank, Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, who is being investigated in a money laundering case.
Charges over £4m fake coins haul
Friday, 25 May 2012
Three men are charged over the seizure of £4.1m of counterfeit coins - thought to be the biggest such discovery in the UK.
Free banking 'a dangerous myth'
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Free banking is a "dangerous myth", according to Andrew Bailey, who is due to become the chief regulator of the financial services industry.
Billionaire faces bribery charge
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Billionaire Hong Kong-based property tycoon Joseph Lau faces charges in Macau of bribery and money laundering over a property deal.
Rinehart 'world's richest woman'
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Australia's mining magnate Gina Rinehart has become the world's richest woman with assets of $28bn, a respected business magazine says.
No trademark for chocolate rabbit
Thursday, 24 May 2012
A Swiss-made chocolate bunny, wrapped in gold foil, cannot be registered as a trademark, the European Court of Justice court has ruled.
Supermarkets 'misled on pricing'
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Customers have been misled by supermarkets over discounts and multi-buy offers, according to consumer group Which?.
More help for payday loan debtors
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Payday lenders have agreed to new commitments designed to prevent a build-up of unmanageable debts by struggling customers.
MSPs pass Scots booze price plan
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Scotland will become the first place in the UK to introduce minimum drink pricing, after MSPs passed the plan at parliament.
Economy shrank more than thought
Thursday, 24 May 2012
The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in the first three months of the year, more than previously estimated, revised figures show.
Eurozone downturn 'accelerating'
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Activity at European businesses hits a near three-year low in May, according to the survey of purchasing managers by Markit.
US factory activity slows in May
Thursday, 24 May 2012
US manufacturing growth slowed in May, a survey indicates, while orders for long-lasting factory goods fall.
Dairy Crest swings to £10m loss
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Dairy Crest reports a multi-million pound loss due to the poor performance of its milk division and higher costs.
Hunt memo reveals BSkyB support
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt sent a note to David Cameron suggesting his support for News Corp's bid for BSkyB before he was put in charge of deciding on the deal, the Leveson Inquiry hears.
Co-op to create 3,000 legal jobs
Thursday, 24 May 2012
The Co-operative Group announces plans to create 3,000 new jobs, as part of an expansion of its legal services.
Gers CVA proposal due by Monday
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Rangers' administrators will table a proposal to bring the club out of administration via a Company Voluntary Arrangement
US could host Olympics after deal
Thursday, 24 May 2012
The United States can bid for the Olympics again after agreeing a revenue-sharing deal with the International Olympic Committee.
Appeals in cricket spot-bet cases
Thursday, 24 May 2012
A sports agent and a bowler, both jailed over spot-betting scams during cricket matches, appeal against their convictions.
AUDIO: Is China's economy in trouble?
Friday, 25 May 2012
China expert and Head of Research at NSBO Miranda Carr discusses the country's slowest growth rate for three years.
VIDEO: Sorrell: Beecroft 'in right direction'
Friday, 25 May 2012
Sir Martin Sorrell gave his advice to the government on changing employment rules after the furore over the Beecroft Report which has divided the coalition over the hiring and firing of staff.
AUDIO: Greek exit: What is the worst outcome?
Thursday, 24 May 2012
European leaders met last night in Brussels. Linda Yueh, Bloomberg's economics editor, and Stefanie Bolzen of German paper Die Welt, debate what comes next for Greece and the eurozone.
VIDEO: How to get more women into top jobs
Thursday, 24 May 2012
The Ministry of Justice has been sharing its own ideas on how to create a more diverse judiciary, but the law is not the only sector where women are less than equal in the senior stakes.
VIDEO: EU 'wants Greece in the eurozone'
Thursday, 24 May 2012
EU leaders want Greece to remain in the eurozone but to "respect its commitments", European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has said.
AUDIO: Is free banking really a myth?
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Andrew Bailey, an executive director at the Bank of England who is to be the head of the unit that will supervise banks, investment banks and insurance companies, has said "free banking" is dangerous. Business editor Robert Peston assesses the implications of such a statement on the banking industry.
AUDIO: Is free personal banking justified?
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Peter McNamara, former head of personal banking at Lloyds, and Peter Hahn, from the Cass Business School in London, debate the issue of whether personal banking should remain free.
AUDIO: Why is HP laying off 27,000 people?
Thursday, 24 May 2012
A technology analyst told BBC Radio 5 live why computer giant Hewlett-Packard is laying off 27,000 people.
Egypt's poor rely on Gameeya lending schemes
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Egyptians turn to traditional saving schemes to make ends meet
Six reasons why India's rupee is in freefall
Friday, 25 May 2012
Six reasons why the Indian rupee has fallen sharply in value.
Vietnam's new technology entrepreneurs
Thursday, 24 May 2012
The start-ups changing Vietnam's tech industry
Is protectionism on the way back?
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Are free markets giving way to protectionism?
Dutch football's financial goals
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Dutch football clubs show the way with strict spending rules
Restaurant chain's recipe for social media success
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
The US restaurant chain using social media to cook up sales
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