British bankers lobby global regulators in Washington
Secret meetings held on banking pay to avoid Britain being put at a disadvantage on the world stage.
IMF fails to strike deal over currency frictions
The International Monetary Fund on Saturday night failed to reach agreement on tackling mounting global "frictions" over exchange rate policies.

Liam Halligan
The hi-tech miracle rescuing Ireland from a banking crisis
Alone among the debt–stricken states of the outer eurozone, Ireland has a booming export base.
Kamal Ahmed