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Increases in the level of geopolitical tensions and the appetite for risk taking could disrupt the recovery to the global economy, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

A report by Barclays has suggested that nearly half of China's wealthiest people are considering leaving their home country.

An island in the Maldives has come onto the market, complete with planning permission for a luxury resort.

The bosses of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange could have their pay packages revaluated, according to new rules outlined by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).

The level of foreign direct investment into China has falling to its lowest point in two and half years, according to the latest data sets.

In an effort to stimulate growth and combat slowing output levels, the central bank of China has injected Rmb500bn ($81bn) into the country's banking system.

The world's largest firms need to have a global approach to tax, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

In what is believed to be the single biggest order for Rolls-Royce cars, flamboyant Chinese businessman Stephen Hung has just ordered 30 for a total of £20m.

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (Calpers) has revealed plans to divest its entire $4 billion investment it has in hedge funds.

With the demand for Alibaba Group’s debut on the stock market attracting seemingly unending interest from investors.

US Energy giant ConocoPhillips has announced it is to auction off its stake in the Clair oilfield, the largest oilfield in UK territorial waters.

Poland has added its weight to the growing number of calls for the European Union to start spending to stimulate growth.

High-net-worth-individuals are increasingly diverting investments into family businesses, according to the results of a survey by KPMG.

Pension providers who withdraw from the UK auto enrolment process ahead of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) joining the market should be fined, according to Defaqto.

There is just a week to go before the Scottish Referendum, and the debate is heating up.

China has been revealed as the world’s third largest outbound investor last year. The second year in succession the Asian country has topped the list.

Investors in Italian car maker Fiat saw shares in the firm rise today after the chairman of its Ferrari division stepped down.

The Finance Minister of France has announced that his country will miss the European Union’s deficit target.

Schroders has admitted that it is ‘disappointed’ and ‘surprised’ by the departure of the group’s longstanding manager of its UK Opportunities fund.

The European Union has adopted a new raft of sanctions against Russia, over the continued tensions in Ukraine.

After falling to a 10-month low against the dollar on Monday, the pound continued to decline further on Tuesday.

High-value properties in the UK are becoming harder to sell, according to research carried out by the Financial Times.

The euro slumped to its lowest trading point in nearly 14 months yesterday afternoon.

Bank customers in the future will be able to access their bank accounts with just the touch of a finger, with new technology being trialled by Barclays.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is launching a new campaign in an attempt to restore confidence levels in British businesses.

The latest figures from the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) have revealed that long-term UCITS funds saw their largest net inflow for a quarter since 2006.

The British Minister for Courts and Legal Aid has called on India to open up its legal sector to firms from overseas.

Wall Street markets opened in optimistic shape this morning, (Wednesday, 3 September), as reports of talks towards a ceasefire in Ukraine boosted stock performance across the board.

The Bank of Cyprus has announced that it is to proceed with a €100 million retail share placing as part of its €1 billion share capital increase drive.

The latest results of influential surveys have revealed that manufacturing growth in the UK and the eurozone have both slumped. According to the Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the regions, the rate of output growth has slowed at a more rapid rate than recently.

The spectre of more EU sanctions has helped the Russian rouble set a new record low, as it fell to 37.03 per US dollar on Friday.

Shares in UK supermarket giant Tesco fell to an 11-year low after the firm issued a lower than expected profit forecast.

The latest official figures have revealed that the economies of Japan, China and Brazil continue to lose drive, as the Indian market enjoys significant growth.

Richard Branson’s Virgin brand has launched a new competition aimed at Britain's food start-up companies.

Foreign direct investment in Zimbabwe has slumped by more than half, according to the head of the African country's central bank.

The world’s biggest mining company, BHP Billiton, has announced plans to spin-off some its metals and mining assets.