Government-Backed Commission Recommends UK Banks Should Ring-Fence Retail from Investment Banking
The Independent Commission on Banking (ICB), a British government-backed commission headed by Sir John Vickers, has said it would be "easier" and "less costly" to sort out banks that find trouble. The ICB also recommends the changes are implemented by the beginning of 2019.
Continue reading Comments (0) 12.09.2011. 15:56
US Economic Growth Slows During Q2 2010
The US government announced Friday that economic growth in the US slowed to 2.4% in the second quarter as the economy continues to struggle with high unemployment and the aftermath of the worst economic recession since the 1930s.
Continue reading 31.07.2010. 16:19
Latest UK Data Reports from Office for National Statistics
Like it or not, the world largely revolves around numbers now. So here is the latest analysis and reports from the UK Office for National Statistics.
Continue reading 29.07.2010. 16:54
BP CEO Tony Hayward To Stand Down Shortly
Numerous reports are now circulating that Tony Hayward will shortly step down as CEO of BP following criticism of his leadership during the continuing Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Continue reading 25.07.2010. 23:23
Microsoft Stays Ahead of Apple Following Strong Sales
Microsoft has fueled optimism about the strength of recovery in the technology sector by reporting its quarterly revenues have reached new heights underpinned by healthy sales.
Continue reading 23.07.2010. 05:45
PayPal Underpins Continuing eBay Growth
eBay, best known as the world largest online marketplace, has this week reported a 26% surge in profits for the last quarter largely due to ongoing dramatic growth in users of its PayPal online payment service which saw its revenues rise by 22%.
Continue reading 23.07.2010. 05:31
How to do Business on Facebook and Reap the Rewards
With news hot off the press that Facebook has passed the 500 Million registered users milestone is it time to look seriously at the social business opportunity staring you in the face? A Facebook page is simple and free to set up but most businesses seem unable to see or develop Facebook's true potential.
Continue reading 22.07.2010. 01:55
eBay VeRO Program: What is it & How Does it Work?
The eBay Verified Rights Owners (VeRO) program protects the copyright and trademark rights of intellectual property owners of items traded on the global eBay online auction marketplace venue.
Continue reading Comments (0) 20.07.2010. 13:55
