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Hester's bonus decision is a victory for Ed Miliband

Hester's bonus decision is a victory for Ed Miliband

It was Labour's plan to hold a Commons vote that forced the RBS chief to give up his £1m bonus.

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The Chinese banking accident waiting to happen

The Chinese banking accident waiting to happen

An IMF report suggests Beijing is storing up huge problems in its disordely and opaque financial system.

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Lloyds Banking Group announces return to profit

Lloyds Banking Group announces return to profit

Banking group sees a pre-tax profit of £2.21bn.

RBS announces £1.13bn annual loss

RBS announces £1.13bn annual loss

Majority government-owned bank reports losses of £1.13bn for 2010.

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Almost 1,000 jobs set to go in Lloyds shake up

Almost 1,000 jobs set to go in Lloyds shake up

Partially state-owned bank to close offices in Newcastle, Romford and Scunthorpe.

Government will not intervene on RBS bonus payments

Government will not intervene on RBS bonus payments

Downing Street says "We are not going to micro-manage bonuses".

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Angry about bonuses? Here's how to claim back agency from the banks

Angry about bonuses? Here's how to claim back agency from the banks

By transferring your money to an ethical bank, you can make a change to the financial system.

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Top 25 cities for billionaries

Top 25 cities for billionaries

New data by WealthInsight shows secondary Chinese cities are rivals to Middle East in financial attraction.

Fred Goodwin set to be stripped of knighthood

Fred Goodwin set to be stripped of knighthood

Former RBS head could lose his knighthood as Cameron talks tough on executive pay.

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Financial Services Authority revises mortgage rules

Financial Services Authority revises mortgage rules

Regulator seeks to avoid a return to risky loans.

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