RBS continued on the recovery path in Q1. Credit: Getty Images
By New Statesman - 04 May 11:34

But the bailed-out bank confirms it is on the verge of paying off its government loans.

AIG Towers in Hong Kong. Credit: Getty Images
By New Statesman - 04 May 8:37

Net income climbs to $3.21bn.

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By Martha Gill - 04 May 8:04

The bank has confirmed it will pay back loans.

New Statesman
By Emily Wight - 01 May 11:59

The oil giant is still paying for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Lloyds TSB sign
By Alex Hern - 30 April 16:12

Evening Standard reports take-over rumours.

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By Ruby Wax - 26 April 16:42

The ‘depression stigma’ is costing British business billions.

New Statesman
By Emily Wight - 26 April 14:24

2,217 employees will be made redundant.

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By New Statesman - 26 April 9:06

Trouble may be brewing ahead of the AGM tomorrow, but the bank's Q1 results were better than expecte

Lloyds TSB sign
By Alex Hern - 26 April 8:17

Activity surges due to involvement of claims management companies.

The UBS logo
By Alex Hern - 23 April 8:54

Regulator denied right to penalise inadequate supervision

A woman marches at Occupy Wall Street, with a sign condemning the 1%
By Duncan Exley - 21 April 15:00

Good on Barclays and Citigroup, but we need to focus on the pay of all employees, not just those at

Police in Nice gaze at a bank of video screens.
By Alex Hern - 20 April 11:46

A new insurance company plans to offer lower premiums to good drivers by monitoring their journeys.

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By Martha Gill - 20 April 9:48

The bank has reduced bonus pay after pressure.

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By New Statesman - 17 April 14:00

The company earnings are down.

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By New Statesman - 16 April 13:44

Citicorp and Citi Holdings revenues decline.

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By New Statesman - 13 April 12:18

The annual dividend increased to $1.20 per share.

Aviva
By Alice Gribbin - 12 April 11:29

British insurer could raise £1bn by exiting US market.

Happy for a reason: Barclays' president and chief executive Bob Diamond. (Getty)
By Alex Hern - 11 April 10:40

Association of British Insurers warns against voting for Barclays' proposed remuneration report

Paper money: up for destruction? Getty images
By James Ratcliff - 04 April 10:27

Governments are looking to cut down on paper cash

New Statesman
By Alice Gribbin - 04 April 10:00

Who will benefit from - and capitalise - the government's newly launched bank?

Ian Hannam was a top banker at JP Morgan, Getty images
By Martha Gill - 04 April 8:51

Ian Hannam was fined £450,000.

A Lloyds logo at a branch in central London. Credit: Getty Images
By New Statesman - 02 April 10:13

Firms report a stronger outlook as the threat of the eurozone crisis seems to recede.

By New Statesman - 02 April 9:17

Business optimism is rising at its fastest rate since 2007, according to a new survey from Deloitte.

David Cameron at the annual CBI conference in London. Credit: Getty Images
By New Statesman - 02 April 6:57

Firms express a positive outlook for the first time in a year, according to a new CBI/PwC survey.

A branch of the Co-operative Bank. Credit: Getty Images
By New Statesman - 29 March 10:45

Will the mutually owned business jettison its smaller businesses?

Pictured: Bats. Not pictured: BATS. Credit: Getty
By Alex Hern - 28 March 11:43

Chairman of troubled stock exchange stripped of title, but stays on as CEO.

Lloyd's building in London, Getty images.
By New Statesman - 28 March 8:26

The insurance provider suffers loss after "difficult year".

Report: UK in talks with Abu Dhabi over RBS sale
By Andrew McIntyre - 27 March 11:19

Government could sell up to one third of its stake in the bank.

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By New Statesman - 27 March 9:31

Shares suspension lifted but concerns remain.

Queen's bank fined, Getty images
By Martha Gill - 27 March 8:03

Coutts fails to control high risk customers

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