Barclays, RBS, Lloyds, Standard Chartered and HSBC see pre-tax profits soar by 60% in 2014
However, they have also paid 60% of their profits in fines
Gold prices could rise on dismal US payrolls report
Weak US data to fuel speculation that US Fed will wait until September to hike rates, boosting gold's safe-haven status.
HSBC tax scandal: Jonathan Evans is the latest in long line of British spy chief sell-outs
Skelton says it is troubling that Jonathan Evans, one of Britain's former spy chiefs, is now director of HSBC.
Gold supported near five-year low ahead of change of bullion fixing system
Starting 20 March, the gold price fixing will be through a screen-based electronic fixing system.
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Ebay: Small businesses feel banks are failing them and times are tougher under coalition
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Edmund Shing: Forget Barclays, Lloyds and RBS and focus on insurers such as Direct Line
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US probing banks over 'rigging' of precious metal prices
HSBC, Barclays, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs reported to be among 10 banks facing probe.
HSBC: The Swiss private bank may run legally but it is still a grubby business
HSBC has wiped away muck from its past of aiding tax evasion, but it still helps rich tax dodgers.
HSBC scandal: Tax evasion not legal basis for Swiss money laundering case against British bank
Helping clients evade tax can't be the legal foundation of any Swiss case against the British bank.
Ipsos Mori: Nearly half of British consumers boycott firms over tax avoidance
British consumers increasingly disenchanted with tax avoiding businesses.
Swiss authorities raid HSBC Geneva office in money laundering inquiry
The probe is being led by Attorney General Olivier Jornot and prosecutor Yves Bertossa.
FCA 'working closely' with other regulators and HSBC over tax scandal
The FCA is working with other regulators to ensure that HSBC complies with the code of conduct.
HSBC tax scandal: Is there any appetite for prosecution?
Could activities at the bank be classed as predicate offences to money laundering?
HSBC issues public apology over Swiss bank accounts scandal
HSBC chief executive Stewart Gulliver describes coverage of scandal as a 'painful experience'.
HSBC tax scandal: Lord Green quits banking industry role
Ex-HSBC chairman Lord Green quits banking industry role as row over HSBC's Swiss tax avoidance scheme heats up
HMRC tax injustice: London businessman attempted suicide over 'evasion' vendetta as super-rich HSBC dodgers went free
Abbey Forwarding director Rick Hone sectioned after suicide attempt when HMRC closed down firm.
Labour's Ed Balls: Bankers' bonus clawbacks should be extended to 10 years
The Labour Party has outlined plans to extend the current clawback period from seven to 10 years.
HMRC defends its handling of the leaked HSBC Swiss tax dodge dossier
HMRC's chief executive Lin Homer faces questions about HSBC tax evasion before the Public Accounts Committee.
Stefan Stern: HSBC has riled the anti-business brigade but companies must show more humility
The pro or anti-business debate rumbles on, with HSBC's dodgy tax antics muddying the waters.
HSBC's tax evasion scandal: Public Accounts Committee to grill HMRC boss Lin Homer
The Public Accounts Committee will also question Lord Green.
As HSBC is drawn over the coals some Swiss accounts will always be more secret than others
As HSBC faces the same exposure as UBS and Credit Suisse, a vaguely familiar story of big-ticket tax avoiders emerges.
HSBC Swiss leaks: Will 'ethical banker' and Tory lord Stephen Green start answering tax evasion questions?
Conservative lord and HSBC boss Stephen Green won't comment on past HSBC scandals.
Tax avoidance and supply chain bullying mean UK businesses face a 'crisis of trust'
The FPB has called on the next government to prioritise better ethics in business.
HSBC admits failures at Swiss subsidiary that helped tax dodgers
Media reports earlier revealed that HSBC's Swiss private bank helped wealthy clients across globe dodge income taxes.
Pensioners face long-term 'financial hangover' from economic downturn
HSBC warns that the future health of the global economy still hangs in the balance.
Canary Wharf's third largest shareholder Franklin Mutual backs Qatari bid
Franklin Mutual has a 7% stake in Canary Wharf Group, which is majority owned by Songbird Estates.
FX fixing scandal: First arrest in foreign exchange market rigging sees City trader detained
BREAKING: Trader was arrested following a dawn raid on his home in Essex.
Co-op Bank fails BoE stress test while RBS and Lloyds remain 'at risk'
The test involves resilience to a 35% fall in house prices and a 30% drop in the value of the pound.
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