banking

Quite why certain areas of the banking fraternity are hyping the concept that China will crash seems a little unclear, not just when you consider the facts of how the Chinese view investment, but also how large some of the caveats these so-called banking experts have added to their "investment ideas".

Seven of 91 European banks have failed stress tests aimed at measuring their strength in case Europe suffers further economic shocks - but four British banks passed.

Taxes. Often claimed to be the "other" thing one can’t avoid, apart from death. As an integral part of any economy, taxes are unfortunately necessary and usually heavily enforced, whether the residents like it or not.

Abu Dhabi Al Hilal Bank said it had received a licence from the Kazakhstan Financial Markets Supervisory Authority to open the country's first Islamic bank under the name Al Hilal Islamic Bank.

The current financial crisis brings change, with that comes opportunity and potential prosperity for those who seek it actively.