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New York banking gains on London

New York and London have been ranked as the joint-top global financial centres according to new research.

Obama urges China action on yuan

US President Barack Obama has urged China to change its currency strategy to help re-balance the global economy.

HSBC in huge Swiss data theft

About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.

Mexican shakes up world rich list

Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes "rich list", with a fortune of $53.5bn.

UK house sales 'slow' in 2010

The number of homes sold in England and Wales at the start of 2010 was at a low level, a survey says.

'No decision yet' on BA strikes

The union representing BA cabin crew says there will be no immediate announcement about strike dates.

'No giveaway Budget' says UK

Chancellor Alistair Darling warns people not to expect a "giveaway" when he unveils his Budget later this month.

World airline sector 'recovering'

The global airline industry will recover strongly this year, as passenger and freight numbers improve, its trade body says.

US trade deficit in surprise fall

The US trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly in January as fewer foreign cars and less crude oil were imported.

BP to explore for oil in Brazil

Oil giant BP announces a $7bn (£4.7bn) deal that will allow it to begin exploring for oil off the coast of Brazil.

VW and BMW report lower profits

German carmakers Volkswagen and BMW report falling profits after the global downturn hit demand for cars.

Japan's economic growth rate cut

Japan's economy grew by less than first estimated in the final quarter of 2009, revised government figures show.

Feathers fly: Bank of America sorry for confiscating parrot

Bank of America has apologised to a woman in Pennsylvania after one of its contractors entered her house and confiscated her parrot.

Daihatsu recalling cars in Japan

Carmaker Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, is recalling 274,551 vehicles in Japan because of a number of possible defects.

Toyota rejects electronics fears

Toyota rejects claims that faulty electronics could be behind its worldwide recall of more than eight million cars.

Red Knights get advisers for bid

The Red Knights group eyeing a possible bid for Manchester United says investment bank Nomura will advise it.

HMRC ready to back Pompey set-up

The validity of Portsmouth's administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue & Customs, the BBC learns.

Guidelines for financial journalists

Fighting poverty

How Malawi hopes social enterprise will help

Start young

How to build confidence for later success

Tough task

Economic challenge for new president in quake-hit Chile

Booting up Brazil

Brazil exploits potential as web use spreads

Independent day

The Independent could be free under a new owner

Bright ideas

Why intellectual property is not a luxury

China inflation at 16-month high

Chinese inflation hit a 16-month high in February, leading to calls for the government to take measures to cool the economy.

High-speed rail plans announced

Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham are announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.

Greeks stage fresh general strike

Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures.

John Lewis staff get £151m bonus

Department store group John Lewis reports a 9.7% rise in annual profits to £306.6m as staff share a bumper bonus.

Warning on public sector pensions

The amount of money paid as public sector pensions could more than triple in the next 50 years, says the National Audit Office.

Scottish Power to cut gas bills

The energy company Scottish Power says its gas prices will fall by around £66 a year and vulnerable customers will get extra help.

SA starts World Cup countdown

With 100 days to the World Cup, South Africans talk about their hopes and fears for the tournament

Zimbabwe move on firms' ownership

A Zimbabwean law that forces companies to sell a majority stake in their businesses to indigenous people comes into effect.

US reports record budget deficit

The US government records a budget deficit of $221bn (£147.6bn) in February - the largest monthly deficit in its history.

Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill'

The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.

China's exports see big increase

China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

Cathay Pacific returns to profit

Cathay Pacific reports a return to full-year profit as cost cutting and bets on the price of fuel pay off.

Pompey axe 85 jobs to cut costs

Administrators at Portsmouth FC start to make employees redundant, with 85 people losing their jobs.

German exports fall unexpectedly

German exports fell unexpectedly in January, with analysts saying that the cold weather that month was to blame.

EU: Settlement goods not Israeli

The European Court of Justice rules that Israeli goods made in Jewish settlements cannot be considered Israeli.

Iraq given its largest IMF loan

The IMF is to lend Iraq $3.6bn to rebuild its infrastructure as low oil prices slash its revenue.

India's Essar 'planning UK float'

Indian conglomerate Essar Group is reported to be planning to float on the London Stock Exchange, a move that could raise up to $3bn.

India to review economy stimulus

India's government unveils its annual budget, saying that stimulus measures introduced to boost growth must be reviewed.

Claims firm solicitors shut down

A firm of solicitors which worked for a leading claims management company has been shut down by the solicitors' regulator.

Winter insurance claims hit £650m

Insurers paid out £650m from 335,000 claims made as a result of damage caused by the wintry weather in the UK.

Free financial advice launched

A free national financial advice service is being launched by the government.

Warning on packaged bank accounts

Bank accounts which charge fees for extra benefits may be being mis-sold, the Financial Services Authority has warned.