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Citywire Investment News
- Wednesday Papers: Running of UK banks slated
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:13:00 +0100
The UK government has ?interfered? in the running of the part-nationalised banks in a manner that is ?clearly not acceptable?, a parliamentary review has concluded.
BBC Business News
- Japan exports up by most since 2010
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:15:27 GMT
Japanese exports rise in May by the most since 2010 as the yen weakens, providing a boost to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to revive the economy.
- Jail reckless bankers, report urges
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:30:45 GMT
The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards calls for new measures, including criminal sanctions, to make bankers responsible for their own failings.
Citywire Money, Tax and Property
FT.com - Financial Markets News
- Wall Street firm ahead of Fed decision
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:08:52 GMT
Wall Street rallies for a second day as investors wait for signals on the outlook for the Federal Reserve?s asset purchase programme
- Co-op restructuring sparks bond confusion
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:11:52 GMT
Decision to impose possible losses on subordinated debt holders and convert their bonds to shares has upset the mutually owned bank?s bondholders
- Soyabean near-term price premium boosted
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:54:05 GMT
Traders? willingness to pay a high price for immediately available supplies reflects aftermath of last year?s brutal US drought and strong demand
- Stocks rally ahead of Fed statement
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:28:56 GMT
Facebook advanced ahead of a mystery event on Thursday, with investors and analysts expecting information about a rumoured new mobile video feature
BBC News
- US House passes abortion-limits bill
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:22:04 GMT
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passes a bill to restrict abortions to the first 20 weeks after conception.
- Muslim leader denies war crimes
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:02:27 GMT
A British Muslim leader indicted in Bangladesh for war crimes says he is willing to face a fair trial to clear his name.
- Brazil clashes after Rousseff praise
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:42:33 GMT
Riot police and demonstrators clash in new protests in Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, after President Rousseff praises the protests' aims.
- Older beetles 'make better dads'
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:42:30 GMT
Older male burying beetles work harder at parental care and mating than younger counterparts, a study suggests.
Citywire News
- Wednesday Papers: Running of UK banks slated
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:13:00 +0100
The UK government has ?interfered? in the running of the part-nationalised banks in a manner that is ?clearly not acceptable?, a parliamentary review has concluded.