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Citywire Investment News
- Sunday Papers: Barclays? profit set for £6bn
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:09:00 Z
And Reckitt Benckiser is set to ditch quarterly reporting of profits amid fears that the long-term growth of the company is under threat.
- Saturday Papers: Nasdaq jumps to 11-year high on surge in US jobs
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:30:00 Z
The report showed that 243,000 Americans found work in January, helping to drive the unemployment rate down to 8.3% from 8.5% in December.
- Overseas funds increase market share as sales plunge 40%
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:39:16 Z
Non-UK domiciled funds increased their market share as net retail sales across the industry fell by almost 40% in 2011, according to latest statistics from the IMA.
- US non-farm payroll posts biggest gain since April
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:40:23 Z
The US non-farm payroll data has enjoyed its largest spike since April 2011, and the number of jobless claims has also fallen sharply
BBC Business News
- Ministers 'can block rail bonus'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:56:38 GMT
Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.
- Indonesia growth at 15-year high
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:55:16 GMT
Indonesia's economy grows at its fastest pace in 15 years during 2011, boosted by increased investment and growing domestic demand.
- Qantas CEO warns on airline laws
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:43:21 GMT
The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.
- China in EU carbon scheme 'ban'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:24:23 GMT
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
BBC News
- People trapped in Lahore collapse
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:03:32 GMT
A building is reported to have collapsed in the Pakistani city of Lahore, possibly trapping dozens of people inside.
- Ministers 'can block rail bonus'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:56:38 GMT
Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.
- Beijing defends Syria veto at UN
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:01:25 GMT
Chinese state media defend Beijing's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters, as violence continues across the country.
- Women bishops supported by march
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:45:44 GMT
Anglican women clergy are to rally in Westminster later at a march supporting plans to introduce women bishops.
FT.com - Your Pension
- Savers?gain better access to 'protected rights'
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:12:56 +0000
Easier access to 'protected rights' pension funds will offer flexibility and potential inheritance tax savings
- Warning over holiday lets for pensions
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:53:36 +0000
New schemes allow Sipp investors to gain exposure to property investments ? but some administrators are refusing to hold them
- Employees lack pension saving knowledge
Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:25:16 +0000
Workers risk not generating enough retirement income
- Auto-enrolment campaign launched
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:12:17 +0000
Deadline for making 'full' pension contributions is put back
