Record fines for currency market fix

Five of the world's largest banks are to pay fines totalling $5.7bn (£3.6bn) for charges including manipulating the foreign exchange market.

Lloyds bank fined record £28m for 'serious failings'

Lloyds Banking Group has been fined £28m for "serious failings" in relation to bonus schemes for sales staff.

Serious Fraud Office launches Libor investigation

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has confirmed that it has formally launched an investigation into the rigging of inter-bank lending rates.

Apple emerges as top American brand, Wall Street firms the worst: Study

Apple Inc has the best image of any American company, scoring a record high in a new reputation study, while financial institutions filled the ranks of the worst.