Finance

Eurozone growth is slower than expected and bank lending still falling across currency area.

Emerging markets bank increasing fixed pay to fight back against EU bonus cap rules.

Aviva says over-55s typically receive £1,373 a month in income – an extra £151 a month compared to last year.

German insurer Allianz, which owns Pimco, faces tough questions at AGM.

There are a number of parallels between the reigns of Bill Gross and George III.

EU court rules UK cannot contest FTT until it becomes a reality.

European Banking Authority unveils stricter stress test methodology for financial system.

Latest violent death at French bank Bred-Banque-Populaire stokes more conspiracy theories

European Court of Justice will rule on UK attempt to block tax

Bank of England figures show bank lending to businesses still weak in UK economy.

Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein said bank is "generally pleased" with performance.

US investment bank made $1.5bn in income during first quarter of 2014.

The Financial Conduct Authority is bringing in a tighter regime for mortgage lending in the UK.

After high-profile clash with Mohamed El-Erian and weakening Pimco performance, Gross should go.

The Corporate Europe Observatory says the lobbying groups employ more than 1,700 workers to 'influence' policy.

A review from the FCA says that advisory firms are still being unclear on charges.

Jan Peter Schmittmann, wife and daughter all found dead in their home near Amsterdam.

LSL Property Services reports 35% fall in number of people in severe rent arrears.

Six in ten of CFOs said that the "war" for skilled finance professionals has increased over the past year.

Property research firm Knight Frank says weaker London finance sector pulled down high-end rents.

Several banks ordered to carry out reviews of forex operations amid growing concern over currency market rigging.

Financial crisis has left many too cautious in UK economy.

Financial Conduct Authority gave few details on arrest, though nobody charged.

Manpower says under-25s should feel confident about their employment opportunities in UK finance sector.

Guernsey's financial regulator added 103 investment funds to low-tax island during 2013.

CEO Peter Sands says bank to ask shareholders to approve bonus pay amid new EU rules.

Monetary policymaker Ben Broadbent says answer to "too big to fail" is stricter capital rules.

JPMorgan investors told of job cuts but also that $30bn excess capital targeted at shareholder returns.

Bank of England governor says banks must accept stricter capital rules to protect them from collapse.

Akolade Arowolo said his wife had stabbed herself during argument.