ICI puts hard numbers behind a general sense of lower costs.

The trend reflects companies' desire to maintain a level of flexibility and control over plan design and cost.

New CEO Ullman seeks to improve retailers liquidity.

Satellite TV company tops Softbanks bid for the wireless carrier.

Measure plays role in instruments ranging from bonds to annuities.

Nine countries back proposal for automatic sharing of bank details.

Other nations worry BOJs aggressive easing threatens their exports.

CFTC says companies need more time to test data systems.