Ex-Head of JPMorgan China Investment Banking Arrested by Hong Kong Anti-Graft Agency
Arrest is alleged to have connections with JPMorgan's hiring practices in Asia.
Burberry Profits Up 8% as Christopher Bailey Takes the Helm
Adjusted pre-tax profit for year ended on 31 March rose 8% to £461m.
Schroders Calls on AstraZeneca to Reconsider Pfizer's Offer
Schroders is the 12th largest shareholder in AstraZeneca with a 2% holding in the firm.
Forced Labour in Sex Industry Generates $99bn in Yearly Illegal Profits: ILO
Forced labour in various sectors generates illegal profits of at least $150bn every year, says ILO.
Thai Baht and Stocks Decline After Martial Law Announcement
Martial law not expected to turn around Thailand's deteriorating economic growth.
Marks and Spencer Bosses Forgo Bonuses as Profits Plunge
Underlying pre-tax profit declined by 3.9% to £623m, as bosses agree to forego bonuses.
Russia Closes in on Gas Export Deal With China
Russia is in final stages to reach deal with China for 38 billion cubic metres of gas every year.
India: Foreign Institutional Investors Bet $17.1bn on Narendra Modi
Investors have high hopes from Modi to undertake far-reaching reforms that would boost growth.
AT&T Acquires DirecTV for $48.5bn
Deal is to be completed in 12 months, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
AstraZeneca Rejects Pfizer's £69bn Final Offer
AstraZeneca said final offer undervalues company and its prospects.
GM to Pay $35m Fine over Delay in Recalling Vehicles with Ignition Switch Defect
GM reached an agreement with US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Apple and Google Agree to Settle all Patent Disputes
Mobile phone giants will work together in some areas of patent reform.
China Eases Cross-Border Capital Flow in Shanghai FTZ
Multinational companies may now open international and domestic accounts to handle foreign exchange transactions.
India elections 2014: Can Narenda Modi Make His Gujarat Model Work?
Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) imminent leadership comes as world looks at Asia's third largest economy for reforms.
Germany's SAP Cutting 1,500-2,500 Jobs in Cloud Computing Mission
SAP employs more than 66,500 people in more than 130 countries.
India Elections 2014: Who Will be Finance Minister in Modi Government?
IB Times UK takes a look at three of the most likely candidates who could be finance minister in the Modi government.
Credit Suisse to Plead Guilty and Pay Over $2.5bn to Settle US Tax Investigation
Bank is accused of helping Americans evade taxes.
Bitcoin Integration With PayPal Being 'Actively Considered' Says eBay CEO
Bitcoin will play very important role in future according to eBay CEO John Donahoe.
AstraZeneca's Experimental Lung Cancer Drug Shows Promising Results
Lung cancer drug under development, known as AZD9291, could generate $3bn in annual revenues if approved.
AT&T Hires Investment Bank Lazard to Advise on $50bn DirecTV deal
Deal would create clear market leader in US cable TV market.
Missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 Hits Allianz with $30m Bill
Insured market loss on missing plane is about $350m.
Bitcoin to Be Treated As 'Value-Added Electronic Record' in Japan
Japan will crack down on illegal transactions - but will not regulate bitcoin.
Mukesh Ambani's Antilia Most Expensive Billionaire Home: Forbes
27-story skyscraper home reportedly had construction costs between $1-2bn.
AstraZeneca Shares Worth £100 Each on Cancer Drugs in Pipeline, says Questor
AstraZeneca has three of its cancer drugs in the final stage of testing and another 20 at earlier stages of development.
US Authorities Eye $3.5bn BNP Paribas Settlement Over Iran and Sudan Dealings
Parties are in talks to settle allegations that BNP violated US sanctions against Iran, Sudan and other countries.
Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Planning to go Offshore to Escape PBOC Crackdown
Bitcoin exchange Huobi is trying to create offshore account and go international.
Allergan Rejects $47bn Offer From Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Proposal substantially undervalued Allergan, according to company.
AT&T in Talks to Buy DirecTV for $50bn as US PayTV Market Consolidates
AT&T's reported deal with DirecTV comes after Comcast's agreement to buy rival Time Warner Cable.
Facebook Looks to Open China Office to Boost Ad Sales
Facebook's social networking service is banned in China.
LinkedIn Connection Breaks Australian Insider Trading Scam
National Australia Bank director Lukas Kamay helped by LinkedIn friend Chris Hill at ABS to gain millions illegally.
