British probe into Barclays' Quatar payments Barclays has confirmed that Britain’s fraud investigation unit, the Serious Fraud Office, has started an investigation into certain payments between the bank and Qatar. Business • 29 Aug 12
British probe into Barclays' Quatar payments Barclays has confirmed that Britain’s fraud investigation unit, the Serious Fraud Office, has started an investigation into certain payments between the bank and Qatar. Business • 29 Aug 12
Seven banks ordered to appear in court over Libor The attorneys general of New York and Connecticut have issued subpoenas to seven banks over the possible manipulation of a global interest rate. Business • 16 Aug 12
Seven banks ordered to appear in court over Libor The attorneys general of New York and Connecticut have issued subpoenas to seven banks over the possible manipulation of a global interest rate. Business • 16 Aug 12
Barclays names Walker as new chairman David Walker, who oversaw a review into bank governance for Gordon Brown, has been unveiled as the new chairman of Barclays. Business • 10 Aug 12
Barclays names Walker as new chairman David Walker, who oversaw a review into bank governance for Gordon Brown, has been unveiled as the new chairman of Barclays. Business • 10 Aug 12
Barclays reports a 13% rise in profits to £4.2bn Barclays reports a 13% rise in pre-tax profits to £4.2 billion in the first half of 2012, but reveals a potential £450m bill for mis-selling interest rate swaps. Business • 27 Jul 12
Barclays reports a 13% rise in profits to £4.2bn Barclays reports a 13% rise in pre-tax profits to £4.2 billion in the first half of 2012, but reveals a potential £450m bill for mis-selling interest rate swaps. Business • 27 Jul 12
Ex-lawyer to head Barclays inquiry A top lawyer-turned-investment banker is to lead a far-reaching review into the culture at Barclays in the wake of the rate-rigging scandal. Business • 24 Jul 12
Ex-lawyer to head Barclays inquiry A top lawyer-turned-investment banker is to lead a far-reaching review into the culture at Barclays in the wake of the rate-rigging scandal. Business • 24 Jul 12
AIB & BOI to review interest rate swaps Seven more British banks have agreed to review past sales of interest-rate hedging products to small businesses. Business • 23 Jul 12
AIB & BOI to review interest rate swaps Seven more British banks have agreed to review past sales of interest-rate hedging products to small businesses. Business • 23 Jul 12
Easyjet chair rules himself out of Barclays job Michael Rake has ruled himself out of the running for the chairmanship of Barclays Plc. Business • 23 Jul 12
Easyjet chair rules himself out of Barclays job Michael Rake has ruled himself out of the running for the chairmanship of Barclays Plc. Business • 23 Jul 12
Banks in Libor probe consider 'group settlement' A group of banks being investigated in an interest-rate rigging scandal are looking to pursue a group settlement with regulators, sources have said. Business • 20 Jul 12
Banks in Libor probe consider 'group settlement' A group of banks being investigated in an interest-rate rigging scandal are looking to pursue a group settlement with regulators, sources have said. Business • 20 Jul 12
US states probing banks over Libor manipulation New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has launched a probe into possible manipulation of the Libor benchmark international lending rates by global banks, his spokesman has said. Business • 16 Jul 12
US states probing banks over Libor manipulation New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has launched a probe into possible manipulation of the Libor benchmark international lending rates by global banks, his spokesman has said. Business • 16 Jul 12
BofE confirms receipt of 2008 Libor concerns The Bank of England has confirmed that it received US recommendations to overhaul the Libor interest rate. Business • 13 Jul 12
BofE confirms receipt of 2008 Libor concerns The Bank of England has confirmed that it received US recommendations to overhaul the Libor interest rate. Business • 13 Jul 12
UK MPs to question FSA Chairman over Libor scandal UK MPs will question the head of Britain's financial regulator, as well as Barclays' former chief operating officer on Monday in the Libor interest rate rigging scandal. Business • 11 Jul 12
UK MPs to question FSA Chairman over Libor scandal UK MPs will question the head of Britain's financial regulator, as well as Barclays' former chief operating officer on Monday in the Libor interest rate rigging scandal. Business • 11 Jul 12
Fed may have known about Libor flaws in 2007 The Federal Reserve Bank of New York may have known as early as August 2007 that the setting of global benchmark interest rates was flawed. Business • 10 Jul 12
Fed may have known about Libor flaws in 2007 The Federal Reserve Bank of New York may have known as early as August 2007 that the setting of global benchmark interest rates was flawed. Business • 10 Jul 12
Barclays' Diamond to give up £20m bonus Former Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond, who resigned over a rate-rigging scandal, is not claiming bonuses worth £20m sterling, the bank's chairman said today. Business • 10 Jul 12
Barclays' Diamond to give up £20m bonus Former Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond, who resigned over a rate-rigging scandal, is not claiming bonuses worth £20m sterling, the bank's chairman said today. Business • 10 Jul 12
Bank of England deputy didn't order rate-rigging Bank of England's deputy governor today told MPs he "absolutely" refuted claims that he attempted to influence Barclays into manipulating the Libor rate. Business • 09 Jul 12
Bank of England deputy didn't order rate-rigging Bank of England's deputy governor today told MPs he "absolutely" refuted claims that he attempted to influence Barclays into manipulating the Libor rate. Business • 09 Jul 12
UK legislators back parliamentary banking probe British legislators backed a government plan to hold a parliamentary inquiry into the professional and cultural standards of bankers, after the Barclays rate-rigging scandal. Business • 05 Jul 12
UK legislators back parliamentary banking probe British legislators backed a government plan to hold a parliamentary inquiry into the professional and cultural standards of bankers, after the Barclays rate-rigging scandal. Business • 05 Jul 12
Cameron blasts 'appalling' rate-fixing scandal British Prime Minister David Cameron has branded a rate fixing scandal which prompted Barclays CEO Bob Diamond to quit as "appalling" and "outrageous." Business • 04 Jul 12
Cameron blasts 'appalling' rate-fixing scandal British Prime Minister David Cameron has branded a rate fixing scandal which prompted Barclays CEO Bob Diamond to quit as "appalling" and "outrageous." Business • 04 Jul 12
Libor, Euribor - the tick-tock of global finance The Euribor and Libor rates at the centre of the price rigging scandal hitting Barclays bank are interbank rates at the heart of short-term financing on a world scale. Business • 03 Jul 12
Libor, Euribor - the tick-tock of global finance The Euribor and Libor rates at the centre of the price rigging scandal hitting Barclays bank are interbank rates at the heart of short-term financing on a world scale. Business • 03 Jul 12
Barclays CEO Bob Diamond resigns over rate scandal Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond has resigned with immediate effect in the wake of the rate-rigging scandal at the bank. Business • 03 Jul 12
Barclays CEO Bob Diamond resigns over rate scandal Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond has resigned with immediate effect in the wake of the rate-rigging scandal at the bank. Business • 03 Jul 12
UK parliament to probe Barclays rate-rigging Britain's parliament will launch a probe into the interest rate rigging scandal that has claimed the job of Barclays chairman Marcus Agius, Prime Minister David Cameron said today. Business • 02 Jul 12
UK parliament to probe Barclays rate-rigging Britain's parliament will launch a probe into the interest rate rigging scandal that has claimed the job of Barclays chairman Marcus Agius, Prime Minister David Cameron said today. Business • 02 Jul 12
British parliament to probe bank rate scandal British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a parliamentary inquiry into the interest rate rigging scandal that has claimed the job of Barclays chairman Marcus Agius. News • 03 Jul 12
British parliament to probe bank rate scandal British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a parliamentary inquiry into the interest rate rigging scandal that has claimed the job of Barclays chairman Marcus Agius. News • 03 Jul 12
British banks rocked by fresh mis-selling scandal Britain will today expose a second scandal involving the country's banks in as many days. Business • 29 Jun 12
British banks rocked by fresh mis-selling scandal Britain will today expose a second scandal involving the country's banks in as many days. Business • 29 Jun 12
'Possible criminal implication' for Barclays bank Britain's Treasury and financial market regulator have discussed the potential criminal implication of an investigation into the manipulation of Libor rates, a spokeswoman to British Prime Minister David Cameron has said. Business • 28 Jun 12
'Possible criminal implication' for Barclays bank Britain's Treasury and financial market regulator have discussed the potential criminal implication of an investigation into the manipulation of Libor rates, a spokeswoman to British Prime Minister David Cameron has said. Business • 28 Jun 12
Barclays pays fine of £290m, executives' bonus cut Barclays bank today revealed that it will pay fines of £290m sterling to British and US authorities over a probe into rate manipulation. Business • 27 Jun 12
Barclays pays fine of £290m, executives' bonus cut Barclays bank today revealed that it will pay fines of £290m sterling to British and US authorities over a probe into rate manipulation. Business • 27 Jun 12
Barclays to sell $6.1 billion BlackRock stake British bank Barclays said it will sell its 19.6% holding in US asset manager BlackRock, worth $6.1 billion and which it has held for almost three years. Business • 21 May 12
Barclays to sell $6.1 billion BlackRock stake British bank Barclays said it will sell its 19.6% holding in US asset manager BlackRock, worth $6.1 billion and which it has held for almost three years. Business • 21 May 12
Court hears McKillen sought Blair help over hotels Belfast-born developer Paddy McKillen has told the High Court in London that he sought the help of former British prime minister Tony Blair in his battle for control of three top London hotels. News • 11 May 12
Court hears McKillen sought Blair help over hotels Belfast-born developer Paddy McKillen has told the High Court in London that he sought the help of former British prime minister Tony Blair in his battle for control of three top London hotels. News • 11 May 12
