Pandemic could dwarf other disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, John Neal says

Central banks repeatedly set the stage for the next boom and bust cycle, fuelled by growing debt

Former pensions minister says the crisis means greater flexibility is needed 

£3.5bn worth of dividend payments cancelled this week 

Sector across region hit by fears of panicked mass withdrawals due to pandemic

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

Light touch checks on UK borrowers raise fears of defaults on loans and fraud

PwC’s finest scientific minds attempt to prove banks can exist in two states at once

The campaign has shone an unflattering light on the state of politics in America

He tried to persuade Muhammad Ali to retire from the ring before it was too late

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

Legal marijuana producers also report spike in demand during lockdown 

UK fintech plans to use recent $500m fundraising to buy rivals hit by coronavirus pandemic

Proxymity raises $20m in spinout from Citigroup as shareholder meetings go virtual

Hedge fund billionaire cites Silver Lake-backed company’s reliance on international travel

Billionaire investor hits winning bets in global macro after closing to external money

Since their peak almost a month ago, European banks indices have plunged 40 per cent

Coronavirus-linked turmoil draws many investors out into the open

AMF chairman cites uncertainty around dividends and coming downgrades to credit ratings

PMI rises to 8-month high on reduced uncertainty but downturn continues

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis

Coronavirus damage to economy drives eurozone investor sentiment to a record low

The UK’s decision on Huawei should give the US cause for reflection as much as reproach

It is an illusion to see victory for the former US vice-president as a geopolitical calendar reset

Two questions serve as a reality check on excessive American declinism

Activist investor sought to take control of strategy at French group led by Arnaud Lagardère

Alternative providers fear it will harm competition in market for loans to small business

Private equity firms in separate discussions to back coronavirus-hit Serie A

Jean Pierre Mustier’s nascent turnround derailed as bank slips to first-quarter loss

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

Two experts debate whether shift to low carbon can push forward amid economic stress

Phoenix Commodities seeks debt restructuring after racking up $450m of currency hedge losses

North Dakota’s oil sector has ‘never been through a downturn like this’

New Sipp dealing account has no annual management fee

Service would allow retail investors to place own orders on market

Fixed rate that applies in years three to five has been cut

Cardholders will receive 3 per cent cashback on fuel

New current account offers 3 per cent interest and cashback on bills

Online broker is revamping its charging structure

1% cashback for mortgage customers with 123 account

Small businesses hope the fast-track credit scheme will be a lifeline

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

UK-based education company is still more value trap than takeover candidate

Competitive landscape is unclear as food delivery becomes a utility

The default product of anxious idleness has been sidelined during pandemic

Case linked to 2012 nationalisation of oil company proves tricky for litigation funder

The fintech company aims to disrupt other Latin American markets with its smartphone-based services

Bank blames low-interest environment and impact of banking regulation

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

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