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Switzerland

HSBC bank executives apologise for "unacceptable events"

The CEO of scandal-hit bank HSBC has apologised for failings in the operation of its Swiss private branch that allegedly helped clients avoid tax

25/02/2015

My Europe Series

What you need to know about opening a bank account abroad

The challenges of opening a bank account in another country are explored in this edition of Utalk. The question comes from Alexandra in Prague: “

25/02/2015

My Europe Series

Businesses struggle to adapt to strong Swiss franc

When the Swiss central bank stopped its currency peg against the euro, the price of Swiss goods and holidays spiked sharply for eurozone visitors.

20/02/2015

Business Series

BoE uncertainty on inflation unsettles world and MENA markets

17/02/2015

World News

Carbanak cyber criminals rob millions from banks worldwide

A leading internet security company has renewed its warning that cyber criminals are plundering nearly a billion euros from banks around the world

16/02/2015

United Kingdom

HSBC banking giant defends itself amid public outcry at tax evasion scandal

UK-based HSBC says it has radically transformed its practices in recent years amid accusations its Swiss subsidiary helped wealthy customers dodge tax

09/02/2015

Business Series

Central Bank Interventions: A step back or forward?

The new season of Business Middle East looks at the world’s most important economic events as they affect the Middle East, with central banks in focus

03/02/2015

Business Series

A long 2015 wish list after a difficult 2014

For many financial markets 2014 was a difficult year, but there are some positive elements moving forward, and a long wish list for the upcoming

15/12/2014

Portugal

Former BES boss blames Lisbon government for bank failure

The former head of Portugal’s failed BES bank has claimed its collapse could have been avoided. During a much anticipated appearance before a

10/12/2014

Focus

Young Africans demand a better future

05/12/2014

Real Economy

A health check on European banks

25/11/2014

Business Series

Swiss gold's S.O.S

25/11/2014

Business Series

FX: More scandals ... less trust

18/11/2014

United Kingdom

Watch: UK economics editor furious about latest scandal to rock world banks

13/11/2014

Business Planet

How to get financing for a start up with no credit history

31/10/2014

Focus

Banking for everyone: Africa's next big challenge

30/07/2014

Focus

Mobile banking revolutionising personal finance in Africa

28/07/2014

My Europe Series

How secure are 'contactless' bank card payments?

02/05/2014

Vatican

Pope decides Vatican Bank will remain operative

07/04/2014

Cyprus

Cyprus abolishes maximum daily cash withdrawal limits

28/03/2014