Foreign investment into Europe grew sharply in 2010 to reach levels not seen since the global financial crisis began, a survey by Ernst & Young suggests.

A scheme aimed at preventing people losing their homes in England proved to be below target but above budget, a report concludes.

Developing countries express concern over the selection process for the next chief of the International Monetary Fund.

The chief executive of McDonald's backs Ronald McDonald as shareholders reject calls for a study of child obesity.

The US Treasury has agreed to sell part of its stake in AIG, as it winds down ownership of the global insurer.

Japanese electronics giant Sony reports data loss in fresh hacking attacks on a number of its websites.

Japan's exports dropped by 12.5% in April, from a year earlier, after an earthquake and tsunami disrupted factory production.

Nationwide building society says it had a strong financial year despite a backdrop of a smaller mortgage and savings market.