Chunk of assets already pledged as collateral could complicate efforts to secure fresh debt

China looks set to pour billions in national savings down a black hole

First state company to enter business rescue since end of apartheid

Endiama chief wants ‘radical change’ in overhaul of country’s scandal-hit gem industry

Move could pave way for company to shift primary listing to London

World’s second-largest diamond miner cites disruption along the supply chain

S&P 500 closes more than 9% higher as investors cheer Fed backstops and political progress

S&P 500 gives back some of its earlier rally as US stimulus package attracts objections on Capitol Hill

S&P 500 records fourth gain in five sessions, despite new leg down for oil prices

Regulator says US mortgage guarantors have sufficient resources for about 12 weeks

Sector faces existential moment as Trump wades into debate over Covid-19 claims

Decision comes amid row between companies and insurers on what is covered under policies

Sensible and targeted state intervention can help capitalism to thrive post-crisis

Our columnists’ thoughts on corporate and global debt, and economists’ Covid-19 approach

Investors encouraged to take time before making any changes to their retirement plans

Even dividends from stalwarts Shell and BP may be in doubt in the fallout from the Covid-19 crisis 

The Pensions Regulator and former minister Sir Steve Webb take part in online debate 

Industry regulator calls for vigilance over actions of employers during pandemic

She turned the agency into a diplomatic and moral force

Sportswear maker apologises but warns it cannot bear virus lockdown for long   

Consumer goods group missed its moment but there is much to keep investors onside

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

US stocks shake off loan loss warnings from country’s largest banks

Investors say ‘astounding’ number of unemployment claims in US had been priced into markets

Key measure of American business investment fell only marginally last month

Targets to include more women mean little without cultural change in the industry

Combination of O2 and Virgin Media set to transform British telecoms market

If Berlin agrees a €9bn bailout for the airline, it is likely to want a 25 per cent stake and board seats

Citigroup was biggest lender but Deutsche, Barclays and SocGen are also on the hook

Regional trading blocs would better align mutual interests and provide stability

Price crash provokes supply cuts but ‘all bets are off’ if second wave of pandemic hits

French energy group makes emissions pledge as first-quarter profits drop 35%

Coronavirus exposes nation’s post-Fukushima vulnerability

New Sipp dealing account has no annual management fee

Scottish Power has launched a new energy plan that allows customers to fix their bills

Lowest five-year fix in UK history

First-time buyers receive £600 cashback if they save for 10 out of 12 months before taking out a Halifax mortgage

Read the small print on ‘free’ offer

Timely relaunch allows savers to keep pace with the rising cost of living

Companies running defined benefit pension schemes ask regulator to extend payment holidays

Winners of the FT’s personal finance competition love learning about money

Key markets simmering during the thin trading sessions around year-end

Shares in security software maker dropped sharply after revelations of data harvesting

The holes in the investment case were there, but not many were looking

Pressure rises on investors to blacklist companies associated with Brazilian deforestation

State-owned oil group faces risk of further rating downgrades and grapples with output woes

Chief expects weak demand from mills outside China to offset supply disruptions elsewhere

Withdrawal fees soar to £104m and banks save £120m in ATM shake-up

Rise in plaintiffs comes as German chemicals group reports 19% jump in sales