Bob Diamond: the case for the defence
In his first interview since being named the new Barclays chief executive, Diamond talks about 'casino banks', pay and the future. telegraph.co.uk |
MPs vote to pass Equitable Life Bill
MPs on both sides have voted through the Equitable Life Payment Bill, bringing compensation payouts a step closer. telegraph.co.uk |
PotashCorp working on break-up plan
The $38.6bn battle for PotashCorp is expected to hot up this week as the market reacts to news of the company's secret defence plans. telegraph.co.uk |
JP Morgan Chase profits jump as loan losses decline, 'sets the bar high' for rivals
US bank kicks off third-quarter bank reporting season with a better-than-expected 23pc rise in profits to $4.4bn as loans losses fall. telegraph.co.uk |
The Fed: Bernanke caution doesn’t dim asset buy view
While Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was seen as cautious about a second round of bond buying to stimulate the economy, economists said that the underlying message was still that some sort of program would be enacted. feeds.marketwatch.com |