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International Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) Open Markets Index 2013 reveals not one G8 country made top ten for trade openness.

BlackBerry has defended the security of its smartphones, denying existence of a 'back door' for spying.

Era of bank secrecy is over, European tax commissioner Algirdas Semeta tells Swiss finance minister.

Ankara slams Britain for 'scandalous' eavesdropping on Turkish delegations at G20 talks in London.

Whistleblower's documents also reveal NSA spied on Dmitry Medvedev during 2009 London summit.

Dozens of protesters arrested during Carnival Against Capitalism scuffles in London.

Small number of arrests during protests in central London ahead of G8 summit in Belfast.

Bank of England and European Central Bank to announce rates decision.

Labour unveils plans to clamp down on tax avoidance following Google, Amazon and Starbucks furore.

HMRC deal to let Goldman Sachs off millions of tax it owed was lawful, rules high court.

European Commission suspects manipulation of published prices for oil and biofuel products and swoops on head offices.

Australian Treasurer Swan sets tone for country's 2014 chairing of G20 group with stance on global tax cheats.

A second term for Giorgio Napolitano as president of Italy is expected to end the political impasse in the country.

European shares advance in early trade as they pare huge losses over the week.

Tech London Advocates launches with plans to 'storm City boardrooms' to connect London startups with businesses.

European Union caps bonuses at a year's pay but amount can be increased to two years with shareholder approval.

Markets open lower as traders speculate on corporate earnings results ahead of German ZEW survey data.

Prime minister does not rule out share giveaway in state-owned lender as bank prepares full-year results.

Former top financial bureaucrat Toshiro Muto is the leading contender for BoJ head, suggests reports.

Asian stocks trade mixed as currency movements and corporate earnings news dominates investor sentiments.

The Japanese officials downplay foreign bond purchase as a monetary easing option after the G20 summit.

European markets flat to lower as traders remain cautious after G20, ahead of economic indicators.

The yen extends its weak run against dollar and euro as G20 nations refrains from singling out Japan.

Most Asian markets pick up, led by Japanese stocks as Tokyo escapes direct G20 criticism on currency wars.

The G20 summit stops short of criticising Japanese monetary policy, reveals a leaked draft communique.

Asian markets shrug off the week's gains on disappointing corporate earnings and eurozone data.

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King's admission that rates won't be used to fight faster inflation has the pound falling on foreign exchange markets

Charity ActionAid accuses Associated British Foods of siphoning money through tax havens to avoid paying tax in poverty-stricken Zambia.

Intransigence, ineptitude and irresponsibility have defined the current political stewardship of the global and economy.

Italy's colourful, controversial - and now convicted - ex-premier has never been far from the public eye.