Branson offers staff unlimited leave
The boss of Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson, is offering to let his personal staff to take as much leave as they want, as long as they feel up to date on their work.
G-20: Europe, Japan must do more to support growth
The outlook for the global economy leaves much to be desired as headwinds in Japan and Europe put them on an uneven keel with the U.S.
Rivals dash to support Apple Pay for fear of losing out
Apple new mobile payments system is winning over financial industry heavyweights, signaling the likely demise of lesser payment alternatives.
China to stick to targeted easing policy: Premier
hina will continue leading a prudent monetary policy with focus on targeted easing measures, Premier Li Keqiang said.
Business row in Scots weekend campaign
A row over the intervention of business leaders and banks in the Scottish independence referendum intensifies on the final weekend of campaigning.
VIDEO: Alibaba makes waves in California
Internet retailer Alibaba may have floated on the US stock market, but the China-based company is making waves in Silicon Valley as well as in Wall Street.
HSBC settles with US regulators
The British bank HSBC will pay $550m (£338m) to US regulators to settle claims that it mis-sold mortgage-related bonds ahead of the financial crisis.
US strengthens sanctions on Russia
The US imposes new sanctions on major Russian banks, defence and energy firms, hours after a similar move by the European Union.
Unlimited liquidity risks asset bubbles: Trichet
Supplying unlimited amounts of liquidity at interest rates close to zero has “unintended counterproductive consequences,” Jean-Claude Trichet warned.