Britain's Cameron in new row over EU demand for extra 2.1 bn euros
Prime Minister faces a fresh showdown with the EU after Brussels demanded an extra 2.1 billion euros from Britain because its economy is thriving while Europe stalls.
Merkel: Allies should help Ukraine pay Russian gas debt
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Ukraine's allies to help the war-scarred nation pay off its gas debts to Russia.
Microsoft chief Nadella earned $84 million in 2014
Microsoft chief Satya Nadella, whose gaffe advising women to trust "karma" for pay raises sparked a firestorm, earned $84.3 million this year.
France calls on Germany for 50 bn euros in investments
Cash-strapped France called on Europe's economic powerhouse Germany to invest 50 billion euros more by 2018.
Stock market plunge an 'over-reaction': IMF's Lagarde
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said the plunge in global stock exchanges this week was due to a market "over-reaction".
Wal-Mart trims full-year sales forecast
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, cut its sales forecast for its next fiscal year and projected a drop in capital spending.
Renzi unveils 2015 budget, says Italy ready to answer to EU
Italy's cabinet approved a 2015 budget just hours before an EU deadline, unveiling plans to increase borrowing to slash taxes by 18 billion euros.
Oil prices and currency rates approach alarming levels for Kazakhstan
Financial analyst Anna Kokoreva explains how the oil prices pressure Kazakhstan's economy.
New Swedish government blames predecessor for 'poor' finances
Sweden's new Social Democrat-led government lowered the growth forecast, blaming sweeping tax breaks by the outgoing conservative coalition for a "large hole".
G20 optimistic on global economy
Finance chiefs of the Group of 20 economic powers said they remained confident about the global economy, despite renewed weakness in areas like the eurozone.
IMF chief promises 'belly-dance' if US endorses reforms
Frustrated with the US Congress's refusal to vote through crucial reforms at the International Monetary Fund, IMF chief Christine Lagarde promised a show if they do.
National payment system in Kazakhstan unfeasible: experts
Amidst sanctions standoff between the West and Russia, Kazakhstan is concerned with the lack of its own payment system. Experts comment on possibilities and limitations in introducing such a system.
Prada goes for cover-up look over CEOs tax fraud probe
Troubled Italian fashion giant Prada stonewalled questions over its tax affairs.
Almaty improves standing as world financial center in latest ranking
Kazakhstan's Almaty has improved its position in The Global Financial Centres Index surpassing Prague, Warsaw and Moscow.
Football: UEFA opens financial probes against seven clubs
UEFA announced that it had opened probes for suspected breaches of financial fair play rules.
Ukraine seeks to end 'panic' over sliding currency
Ukrainian leaders sought to reassure financial markets by pledging action to shore up the national currency.
G20 finance chiefs aim to 'change destiny of global economy'
Finance chiefs from G20 nations held talks confident they can "change the destiny of the global economy" despite rising world political tensions.
Central bank cleans the house in Kazakhstan’s banking sector
Kazakhstan National Bank has introduced a new ban prohibiting Kazakh banks from keeping over 30% of their funds abroad, but offered them tenge rate stability and cheap funding at the same time.
S&P about Kazakhstan's GDP growth downgrade and sovereign rating outlook
Senior Director at Standard & Poor's Sovereign Ratings division Christian Esters talks about Kazakhstan's rating outlook and downgrade of GDP growth forecast.
Cyprus fears next tranche of bailout funds at risk
Cyprus is unlikely to receive the next tranche of rescue funds from international lenders after apparently falling foul of them over new legislation.