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Resumption of bank lending most important, says BoE's King

10:47 | 25 Nov 2008 | By Chris Marshall

The governor of the Bank of England told MPs that the monitoring of banks' lending has been inadequate, warning that without change the downturn could be ‘protracted and extremely damaging’.

PBR 2008: Govt to guarantee mortgage-backed securities

16:59 | 24 Nov 2008 | By Nicholas Paler

The Chancellor approved plans from former HBOS chief executive Sir James Crosby to kick start the mortgage market by the government guaranteeing home loans bundled and traded by banks.

Pension priority to 'make ends meet' not enjoy retirement, says report

10:34 | 17 Nov 2008 | By Maryrose Fison

Priorities toward pensions are shifting as the full impact of the credit crunch begins to sink in, according to new research from The Hartford

Group of 20 agrees on plans for the global economy

09:00 | 17 Nov 2008 | By Chris Marshall

But events at the Washington meeting were largely overshadowed by other business and financial news.

Searching for their mojo

00:01 | 07 Nov 2008 | By Lucian Camp

Its not easy finding and promoting that quality that makes a company distinct - but it pays for some.

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00:01 | 01 Nov 2008

Bring on the penguins

00:01 | 31 Oct 2008 | By Lucian Camp

Forget world cruises, what the buyers of long-term savings products really aspire to is penguins in their back gardens.

Rate cuts no 'magic bullet', MPC member warns

08:39 | 29 Oct 2008 | By Chris Marshall

Tim Besley, who just months ago said the interest rate should rise, said that a further rate cut would be unlikely to bring any immediate relief.

Babcock and BAE Systems offer shorting opportunities

10:36 | 20 Oct 2008 | By Graeme Dickson

Fears of cuts in defence spending could provide shorting opportunities in BAE Systems and Babcock International.

Enter the dragon with new fund group launch

00:01 | 20 Oct 2008 | By James Phillipps

Dragons’ Den star James Caan has launched an investment boutique in a joint venture with former Skandia distribution head Spike Hughes.

EU pledges to save banks and raise savings guarantee to €50,000

16:50 | 07 Oct 2008 | By Drazen Jorgic

European Union finance ministers have held emergency talks in Luxembourg to discuss the best way to tackle the chronic lack of confidence in the banking system

Protection: For a better old age – be healthy and wealthy

00:01 | 05 Oct 2008 | By Lin Ashurst

A key study is being conducted into the lifestyles of the UK’s senior citizens. Among a raft of interesting findings to date is a clear correlation between wealth and longevity. Lin Ashurst of financial planner Paradigm Norton reports.

Stein’s head chef to help Worldwide raise cash

09:30 | 02 Oct 2008 | By Richard Harris

Celebrity cook's helper to aid Cornwall-based financial planning firm to raise £38,400 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

CFA voices support for mark-to-market accounting rules

14:35 | 01 Oct 2008 | By Sara Smith

The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) does not believe the 'mark-to-market' accounting practices are to blame for the collapse of the banking system.   

The Daily Interview: Credit crisis has been 'overdone', says Mobius

00:01 | 01 Oct 2008 | By James Phillipps

Emerging markets veteran Mark Mobius is eyeing buying opportunities and says the credit crunch has been ‘overdone’.

Split investment and retail banks, says Kingsmill

07:00 | 30 Sep 2008 | By Michelle McGagh

A division could prevent the fall of more giants, believes ex-deputy chair of the Competition Commission.

Brown suggests 80% carbon emission cuts by 2050

08:55 | 24 Sep 2008 | By Richard Harris

New nuclear power, clean coal and renewables would help the UK cut emissions by more than the existing 60% target, the PM says.

Financial crisis extra: the best of the web

14:21 | 23 Sep 2008 | By Richard Lander

Paulson plan alternatives, investment suggestions and when a total facelift becomes a budget Botox.

Economic anxiety puts the squeeze on pension contributions, finds Alpha FM

00:01 | 18 Sep 2008 | By Edward Lander

Investors have turned their backs on pensions in the past year as they face up to the fallout from the credit crunch, according to Alpha Financial Management.

The new 'Bank of Britain' in numbers

15:25 | 17 Sep 2008 | By Charlie Parker

The colossal bank which would be created by the proposed merger of HBOS and Lloyds TSB has already been dubbed the 'Bank of Britain' - but just how big would it be?

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