Personal Finance
Investors more confident in Asia Pacific and Europe region than UK and US
UK investors are most confident about backing the Asia Pacific region and global emerging markets more than the UK stock market, according to new research.
Comment: Car finance's lack of transparency is hurting consumers
As consumer debt continues to pile up, writes Graham Hill of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers, the last few months has seen scrutiny turned on various lines of credit.
Just 40% of new businesses operating with insurance - AXA
More people than ever are throwing off the shackles to start their own business, but are doing so without appropriate insurance, UK insurer AXA has revealed in a survey.
UK retail sales remain subdued but beat forecasts
UK retail sales were stronger than expected in July but strong food sales are continuing to mask wider weakness as consumers feel the pinch.
British households cutting costs at two year high
An increasing number of Britons have sought to change spending habits in order to cut down on household expenses over the second quarter of the year, citing a weaker pound as the main motivator behind the tightening of purse strings.
US FDIC files High Court LIBOR suit against several High Street lenders
A federal US government agency has brought a case against several of the world's largest banks, including the biggest UK lenders, alleging that their manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate resulted in losses for US lenders.