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

Fraudsters are exploiting fears over pandemic to target pension savers, investors and online consumers

Retirement plans have suffered tumbling asset values and ballooning liabilities

FT survey estimates that 1 in 10 employers with defined benefit schemes may look to suspend payments

Industry regulator calls for vigilance over actions of employers during pandemic

Executive points to ‘heaps of liquidity’ as members get access to cash due to coronavirus

Sharp falls across financial markets in March have caused large drop in aggregate funded ratio

‘Drastic revisit’ of outlook at French bank as dividend cuts and cancellations hit equities trading

Right-hand man to President Carter from Iran hostage crisis to Salt Two arms treaty 

World champion whose life and career inspired the Oscar-winning ‘Raging Bull’

‘Pastor to presidents’ said he received his calling on 18th green of local golf club

Matriarch of formidable political clan was known for her sharp tongue and strong character

Deft foreign policy and Gulf war victory defined his one term in office

Jurek Martin recalls unlikely encounters with an ancient dynasty, from dance floor to tennis court

His 19% in 1992 was best result for independent presidential candidate in 80 years

Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewellery and luxury watches

Disruptions set to revive local manufacturing as designers look to avoid reliance on distant hubs

Healthcare tech group chief calls estimate to deal with coronavirus ‘conservative’ as it boosts medical equipment production

How the crisis will revolutionise brands, fashion weeks and personal style

Harsher medicine this time round would put asset prices on a better long-term footing

S&P 500 surges 7% after coronavirus shows signs of peaking in continental Europe

S&P up 23% from March nadir on back of state coronavirus action — but more falls possible, warn analysts

Asia-Pacific indices broadly higher after S&P 500 closes up 3.4%

Settlement house delays payout and project to let small shareholders cash out

Stocks rise but crude tumbles as world’s largest oil ETF cuts stake

Volatility gauges for both regions show sharp falls from historic highs in March

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector

Activity grew at its fastest pace in more than a year in February

Taylor Wimpey and Barratt halt work in effort to stem spread of coronavirus

Mixed messages follow industry protests over 2-metre distance ruling

Companies with strong balance sheets are best placed for post-crisis rebuild

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis

Lockdown threatens UK’s push to tackle national housing shortage

Housebuilder Barratt furloughs all but 15% of workforce and slashes executive pay

Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry set to reopen some operations

Differences remain but Europe leaders are growing accustomed to US president’s style

It is not illegitimate to change borders, but it must be done through negotiation

The epidemic could weaken Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, feed conspiracy theories and lead to closed borders

Arguments for authoritarianism and against democracy will be made with increased boldness

The pushback against globalisation will come from protectionists, national-security hawks and greens

Miles Johnson and Daniel Dombey discuss the lockdowns in Italy and Spain

Two questions serve as a reality check on excessive American declinism

How do democracies measure up against autocratic regimes in handling the pandemic?

It is easy to take advantage of frightened people who have accepted infringements on freedom

An inquiry into the origins of Covid-19 is needed if important lessons are to be learnt

Player values tumble as Europe’s top teams prepare to cut spending after pandemic weakens revenues

Deka Investment urges chairman to act quickly to end crisis of confidence in payments group after special audit

European Commission seeks to strengthen enforcement powers after banking scandals

Bundesbank told to halt participation unless central bank shows policy is ‘proportionate’