Global Business & Emerging Markets

Newspaper says bank branches are being told to increase loans to local government.

Newspaper says bank branches are being told to increase loans to local government.

Eurozone unemployment stood at 11.2% in June.

Eurozone unemployment stood at 11.2% in June.

Finance executives see joblessness as the biggest barrier to growth, according to Treasury & Risks latest economic survey.

Hiking the tax rate threatens Japans economy and could stymie a needed move away from exports.

Hiking the tax rate threatens Japans economy and could stymie a needed move away from exports.

Bank says Chris Lucas is among employees being investigated for capital-raising fee disclosures.