Finance

World stock markets rise after Fed stimulus trim announcement

Global stock markets rallied after the US Federal Reserve's commitment to keep interest rates low offset its decision to taper…

11 years ago

EU Commission fines eight banks for forming illegal cartels to rig interest rates

The European Commission has fined eight banks a total of 1.7 billion euros for forming illegal cartels to rig interest…

11 years ago

Dow Jones and Standard and Poor’s rise to new record high

Dow Jones index rose above 16,000 points for the first time and the broader Standard and Poor's passed through the…

11 years ago

JP Morgan agrees to pay $4.5 billion to investors

JP Morgan has agreed to pay $4.5 billion to investors who lost money on mortgage-related securities during the financial crisis.…

11 years ago

Bank of America to pay $864 million in compensation for losses over home loans

The US government is seeking $864 million in compensation from Bank of America for losses over home loans sold to…

11 years ago

HSBC announces 30% profit rise in Q3 2013

HSBC has announced a 30% profit rise in Q3 2013, boosted by a strong performance in the UK and Hong…

11 years ago

Japan’s top banks in yakuza gangster probe

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has decided to inspect three major banks, including giant Mitsubishi, over possible transactions involving yakuza…

11 years ago

How to cut your holiday travel costs

As the holiday season is just few weeks away, now is a great time to start booking that flight or…

11 years ago

JP Morgan agrees $5.1 billion settlement with FHFA

JP Morgan has reached a $5.1 billion settlement with the US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) over charges it misled…

11 years ago

Cuba to eliminate dual-currency system in latest financial reform

Cuba has decided to eliminate its dual-currency system in the latest financial reform rolled out by President Raul Castro, official…

11 years ago