Economics / Markets

Employee-owned companies such as the John Lewis department store could be given capital gains tax (CGT) breaks, under plans being drawn up by deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

A deputy governor of the Bank of England has launched an outspoken attack on new European regulations that he warns could create further financial crises.

Craig Lazzara, senior director of US equities at S&P Indices, explains the truth behind benchmarks and the themes and variations that exist in the fund management industry.

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Richard Brasher, the chief executive of Tesco's UK operations, is set to step down from his role after one of the most difficult trading periods in the supermarket giant's recent history, according to reports.

The UK's prized AAA credit rating has been put on "negative outlook" by Fitch, the second ratings agency to warn of a possible economic downgrade.

Neil Michael, executive director of investment strategies at London & Capital, explains the tools that can be used to predict volatility and de-risk portfolios.

London's leading share index edged closer to the 6,000 barrier today, as financials put the FTSE 100 on track for its sixth straight session of gains.

A Goldman Sachs executive has quit after criticising the "toxic" and "destructive" culture at the investment bank.

The government is considering issuing "super gilts" - bonds with a repayment date lasting 100 years or more - which it hopes will allow it to lock in the current record low base rate.