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Barclays boss Jenkins waives bonus amid new Qatari claims

Barclays boss Antony Jenkins has waived his bonus for 2012

The Chief Executive of Barclays, Antony Jenkins has waived his bonus for 2012 saying that he does not want "unnecessary public debate" on the subject.

Drop in service sector activity points to triple-dip recession

December 2012 saw the first contraction in the services sector for two years

Activity in the dominant services sector dipped for the first time since December 2010 raising the likelihood that GDP fell in the final quarter of 2012.

What markets will provide investment winners for 2013?

Which markets will provide stock market success in 2013?

As we head into a New Year we take a look at the expert predictions for what areas will provide likely success in the stock market over the next 12 months.

IPPR: Economic uncertainty could make 2013 a "groundhog year"

The IPPR warns that 2013 could be a "groundhog year" for the UK economy

The Institute for Public Policy Research has published a bleak prognosis for the UK economy in 2013 warning that it could be a "groundhog year" as the economy struggles.

Markets fall back due to lack of progress on US fiscal cliff

President Obama's fiscal cliff deadline is looming

The markets fell back yesterday as progress stalled on a deal to avert the US fiscal cliff but economists expect a basic deal to be hammered out before the deadline of New Year's Day.

Banned HBOS director Cummings attacks city regulator

Peter Cummings, former HBOS director has criticised the FSA

Peter Cummings, former head of HBOS retail bank, who was given a record fine by the Financial Services Authority has accused the regulator of "sinister" and "outrageous" behaviour.

Hector Sants appointed as Barclays head of compliance

Hector Sants has been appointed as head of compliance at Barclays

Hector Sants the former chief executive of the Financial Services Authority has been appointed head of compliance at Barclays as the bank tries to restore its reputation.

OBR says loss of AAA rating would not raise borrowing costs

Last week Fitch suggested the UK could lose its AAA credit rating

The Office for Budget Responsibility head Robert Chote told MPs last week that the loss of the UK's AAA credit rating would not increase the cost of borrowing.

HSBC pays record $1.92m to US DoJ for money laundering fine

HSBC has been fined a record $1.92b by the US DoJ

HSBC has settled with the US Department of Justice over anti-money laundering claims with a record $1.92 billion fine after Mexican drug cartels were alleged to have used the bank to launder drug money.