The UK's relationship with the EU has rarely been harmonious, but in recent years the heavy-handed regulations and onerous taxes perceived to be emanating from Brussels have seen this marriage teeter perilously close to divorce. A referendum could be called in the UK in 2017 regarding its EU membership, but how would the country – and London in particular – look should the vote call for a permanent separation?
Bank earnings across the Caribbean are down, as the region's lenders continue to struggle against a difficult economic backdrop. But there are still some bright spots, with a handful of banks managing to boost their asset base and retain impressive profitability.
CHINESE BANK TOPS GLOBAL RANKING WHILE UK BANKS FALLLONDON: 1 July 2013:A Chinese bank has come top in The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking for the first time ever. ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China) has moved from third to first place on the back of a 15% increase in capital. Last year’s winner Bank of America fell back to third while JP Morgan stayed second.
CHINESE BANK TOPS WORLD BANKS RANKING FOR FIRST TIMELONDON: 1 July 2013: A Chinese bank has come top in The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking for the first time ever. ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China) has moved from third to first place on the back of a 15% increase in capital. Last year’s winner Bank of America fell back to third while JP Morgan stayed second.