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Central banks soothe uneasy markets

France's triumphant 'Joan of Arc' vows to bring back franc and destroy euro

The euro ceases to exist the moment that France leaves, and that is our incredible strength

World's richest bank is Chinese

The dismal performance of the British banks is illustrated in the latest edition of The Banker's Top 1,000 World Banks

Secret to long, healthy life revealed

Researchers found that people in their 30s and 40s who looked on the bright side of aging were less likely to develop cardiovascular disease later in life-and had lower mortality rates-than those who were more pessimistic.

Continuing government schizophrenia over tax avoidance by foreign multinationals

Mixed messages and double standards – how the protracted debate over taxing the multinationals is creating uncertainty and confusion for business.

Shadow of Europe darkens bankers' Paris meeting

The plush backdrop of the Westin Vendome hotel in Paris had champagne on ice on the bar throughout this week's Institute of International Finance (IIF) conference but no bankers were spotted popping the corks.

The Top Billionaire Island Owners - RESEARCH

Islands in Hawaii and the Bahamas Rank Top with the Ultra Wealthy

View from Psigma – Brief Market Update: "Summer Holiday"

Structural Fear Meets Cyclical Nerves

Asset management in the social era - RESEARCH

This report seeks to identify the current state of asset management with regard to social media usage

Opportunity Knocks: Coutts on residential property investment

How does the Queen’s bank assess the current health of the UK’s residential property market?

Tyranny and Taxation

Financial imperialism has been far more efficient than the military variety allowing developed countries to source cheap commodities for decades.

UBS Says QE's End May Render Gold 'Obsolete'

"With the Fed indicating that economic downside risks have diminished,

86% say at least 5 years before trust restored in UK banks, says CISI survey

The scale of the challenge faced by UK banks to regain the trust of the public has been highlighted by a CISI survey.

Consumers Worldwide Will Allow Access to Personal Data for Clear Benefits, Says Infosys Study

Consumers worldwide overwhelmingly will share personal information to get better service from their doctors, bank and retailers

Intermediaries more confident about the UK

Intermediaries are becoming less fearful of the effects of inflation

Departing Bank of England chief lashes out at banks

Lenders have sought to place "tremendous pressure" on politicians to lean on regulators in a bid to water down demands to strengthen capital levels

Gold Prices Are Headed to Pre-QE Days: Credit Suisse

As the sell-off in gold continued into Monday morning, analysts told CNBC that investors need to re-examine their expectations of the gold market

Time again for Credit Unions

Credit Unions are community-based, not-for-profit co-operatives in which members pool their savings to offer each other credit.

Global Financial Crisis Caused by Greedy, Incompetent Men. Who Knew?

The Banking Commission recognised the role of avaricious bonuses, impunity and men in the global banking catastrophe.

What Inspiring Leaders Do

What do top executives want from their leaders?

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