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De Beers forecasts uncertainty after bumper 2011

The diamond miner’s CEO says the eurozone crisis is weighing on the industry but China and India will a resumption of robust growth

Friday, February 10, 2012 (Financial Times )

Reckitt’s Kapoor proves his worth

A year since he replaced Bart Becht at the helm, Rakesh Kapoor released his new emerging markets-focused strategy

Friday, February 10, 2012 (Financial Times )

Interactive Map: the Falkland Islands

Explore the economic and military assets in the Falkland Islands

Friday, February 10, 2012 (Financial Times )

Barclays: Capital concerns

Bob Diamond must prove BarCap’s fourth-quarter slowdown is a one-off and that a higher dividend of 6p a share is not a confidence trick

Friday, February 10, 2012 (Financial Times )

Barclays sparks anger over bonuses

Barclays was accused of ignoring anger over bonuses and running "business as usual" as it revealed a £1.5 billion pot for investment bankers today.

Friday, February 10, 2012 (Independent )

CWC says it will miss earnings forecast

Delays in signing corporate contracts and tougher competition among mobile operators in Panama take toll on telecoms provider

Friday, February 10, 2012 (Financial Times )

CVC and Phoenix end takeover talks

Private equity group no longer in talks with FTSE 250 life assurer after disagreement on price, with the decision said to have been mutual

Friday, February 10, 2012 (Financial Times )

Barclays caps bonuses as profits dip

The UK bank admitted it would not meet ambitious profit targets because of the deterioration of the global economy and increased regulation

Friday, February 10, 2012 (Financial Times )

Amid outrage, Barclays pays bonuses

Barclays handed out £1.5 billion in bonuses to investment bankers for last year - although the lender slashed the pot by 32% amid mounting pressure over the controversial payouts.

Friday, February 10, 2012 (Independent )

Barclays slashes 2011 bonus pool

Banking giant Barclays slashed the bonus pool for its investment banking arm by 32% in 2011 to £1.5 billion amid mounting pressure over the controversial payouts.

Friday, February 10, 2012 (Independent )

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