Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), the bank that is now majority owned by the UK taxpayer, today reported a loss of £857 million for the first three months of the year after a £4.9 billion write down on failed investments and toxic loans all but wiped out...

A second man charged with the murder of financial adviser Geoff Kerr is due to appear in court this morning.

London markets surged forward this morning as better-than-expected results from RBS raised hopes the banking sector may be over the worst of the credit crisis.

Moves to stigmatise wealth planning by 'tax fundamentalists' and restrict capital movement through attacks on offshore jurisdictions will 'significantly' reduce overall economic activity, according to Jersey Finance.

Offshore accounts are no longer solely designed for the super-rich, but for many thousands of citizens living and working away from UK shores, according to Halifax International.

US companies have reacted with horror to President Barack Obama's assault on tax havens. About 200 major companies have written to Congress warning that the proposal, announced late on Monday night, could put US companies at a disadvantage to foreign...

Here we list who has moved where in another busy week in the offshore sector.

Seven people have been arrested in connection with a £28m share fraud investigation across Europe, according to the FSA.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Financial Services Commission has warned the public NATF Corp is not licensed to carry on financial services businesses in or from the offshore jurisdiction.

The pound is set for long-term gains against the euro following interest rate decisions, according to CaxtonFX.