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HSBC has bolstered its ETF range with the addition of a fund providing exposure to the Far East.

The massive shake-up at the top of the UK's biggest banks will continue as HSBC prepares to announce major changes to its senior management amid reports of a boardroom power struggle.

George Osborne has been accused of undermining the Treasury's new economic watchdog by appointing one of his own officials to run operations.

Eleven French banks have been fined a total of €384.9m for colluding on cheque handling charge prices.

HSBC, Barclays and Nationwide are the only British institutions to register in Global Finance's list of the world's 50 safest banks but no UK names appear in the top 10.

Vince Cable has voiced concerns over the appointment of Bob Diamond as the new Barclays chief executive, fuelling the row over whether big banks should be broken up.

HSBC has launched an MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF listed on the London Stock Exchange.

David Chellew at HSBC Global Asset Management looks at the growing popularity of beta and the different market access vehicles on offer

The Tories faced renewed questions over their links to rich tycoons last night after accepting a £500,000 donation from a City boss who revels in his comparison to a notorious Hollywood villain.

HSBC Global Asset Management believes there is a "decent chance" of a global markets rally in Q4, as investors are currently overly pessimistic about the outlook for economic growth.