International Economic
Nucleus Financial lifts profits as customers grow
Nucleus Financial, which debuted on London’s junior market last summer, has reported a jump in both revenues and profits in its maiden set of annual results as a public company.
Shell to leave oil lobby group over environmental disagreements
Royal Dutch Shell will leave an oil lobby group as its position on climate change is causing severe disagreements within the body.
Sharp drop in US durable goods orders for February points to sluggish investment
US durable goods orders fell more sharply than expected last month, amid a big decline in those for aircraft and parts.
MPs accuse bookies of 'cheating' FOBT rules with roulette-style games
Bookmakers have been accused of violating new rules on fixed-odd betting terminals after an investigation found that high-stakes roulette-styled games were launched on the same day as the restrictions on the machines were implemented.
UK anti-tax avoidance scheme broke state aid rules, says EU
The UK has given certain multinationals illegal tax advantages and must claw back the cash, the European Commission ruled on Tuesday.
RBA stays put on rates but says downside risks have increased
Rate-setters Down Under stayed put on interest rates on Tuesday, as expected, but markets appeared to interpret the policy statement from Reserve Bank of Australia' Governor, Philip Lowe, dovishly.
EU struggles to begin trade talks with US
European Union governments are struggling to reach consensus on a mandate to begin trade talks with the US, according to overnight reports.