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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.
EU Financial Sector Spends €120m on Lobbyists
The Corporate Europe Observatory says the lobbying groups employ more than 1,700 workers to 'influence' policy.
FCA Finds Three Quarters of Financial Advisers Fudged Charges Information
A review from the FCA says that advisory firms are still being unclear on charges.
Former Boss of Bailed-Out ABN Amro Bank Dies in 'Family Tragedy'
Jan Peter Schmittmann, wife and daughter all found dead in their home near Amsterdam.
UK Housing: Severe Rent Arrears in Decline as Economy Recovers
LSL Property Services reports 35% fall in number of people in severe rent arrears.
UK Enters 'Two-Speed' Jobs Market Warn Finance Bosses
Six in ten of CFOs said that the "war" for skilled finance professionals has increased over the past year.
Prime London Rents Drop as Bankers Lose Jobs and Bumper Bonuses
Property research firm Knight Frank says weaker London finance sector pulled down high-end rents.
FX Fixing Scandal: Hong Kong Monetary Authority Demands Independent Forex Trading Reviews
Several banks ordered to carry out reviews of forex operations amid growing concern over currency market rigging.
UK Recovery: Fragile Consumer Confidence Threatens Emerging Economic Boom
Financial crisis has left many too cautious in UK economy.
FCA Makes Arrest in 'Boiler Room' Probe
Financial Conduct Authority gave few details on arrest, though nobody charged.
UK Finance Jobs: Imminent Bank Hiring Offers Young People Employment Hopes
Manpower says under-25s should feel confident about their employment opportunities in UK finance sector.
Tax Haven Guernsey Sees 'Notable Increase' in Investment Funds Amid Global Avoidance Crackdown
Guernsey's financial regulator added 103 investment funds to low-tax island during 2013.
Standard Chartered Seeking Shareholder Approval on 200% Bonuses
CEO Peter Sands says bank to ask shareholders to approve bonus pay amid new EU rules.
BoE's Ben Broadbent: Ending 'Too Big to Fail' Doesn't Mean Breaking Banks Up
Monetary policymaker Ben Broadbent says answer to "too big to fail" is stricter capital rules.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Job Cuts: That's Life
JPMorgan investors told of job cuts but also that $30bn excess capital targeted at shareholder returns.
Mark Carney: Banks Can No Longer Rely on Massive Taxpayer Subsidy
Bank of England governor says banks must accept stricter capital rules to protect them from collapse.
Nigerian Man Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Murdering Banker Wife
Akolade Arowolo said his wife had stabbed herself during argument.