Obama's top economic contenders
US President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name leading members of his administration's economic team within days.
Top art fails to sell at auction
Top works of art went unsold at two New York auctions on Wednesday, as the global financial crisis hits the art market.
Downturn blamed for fall in funds
A fall in investments is & #34;not unexpected & #34; because of the global downturn, Guernsey Financial Services Commission says.
Drewett expects tough challenge
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Pete Drewett expects Saturday's opponents Nottingham to draw strength from their current financial woes.
IMF approves $16.4bn Ukraine loan
The IMF approves a $16.4bn loan to Ukraine to bolster its economy, which has been shaken by the global financial turmoil.
Watchdog looks at 'confusing' NHS
Patients are asked for experiences of the NHS by a finance watchdog, which it says can be complex and confusing.
Obama's uphill task on US economy
Barack Obama will enter office with the US economy facing its most serious problems since the Depression.
US treasury sells bail-out bonds
The United States government plans to sell bonds worth $55bn next week in an effort to finance its bank rescue programme.
Top job for accident-prone SA MP
A South African MP, famous for falling off his chair live on air, is appointed deputy finance minister.
GMAC warns on mortgage business
GMAC Financial Services reports an increased third-quarter loss and warns its mortgage business Rescap may struggle to survive.
Students protest over finances
University students across England are staging local protests against top-up fees.
First-time buyers turn to parents
Nearly half of all first-time house buyers under the age of 30 now get financial help from relatives to get a mortgage, figures show.
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Trump 'signals a new local era'
Approval of Donald Trump's £1bn golf project in Aberdeenshire signals a new financial era for the region, it is claimed.
Asia offers Obama a warm welcome
Leaders in Asia express hope for change under America's president-elect, Barack Obama, as Asian stock markets rise.
Animal haven in financial crisis
A wildlife sanctuary in Northumberland faces being shut down because of a downturn in donations and visitors.
What Obama victory means for UK
Gordon Brown hopes to build a special relationship with Barack Obama but they may not see eye to eye on everything.
Pubs to go as Punch reports loss
Pubs group Punch Taverns reports an annual loss as the consumer slowdown and smoking ban hit its business.
FSA may regulate bank behaviour
The Financial Services Authority says it wants to regulate the way banks treat their High Street customers.
Departure 'not linked to finance'
A council denies any link between the departure of its chief executive and an audit of its finances.