China and the Inter-American Development Bank announce plans for a $1bn (£630m) fund for Latin American markets.

Commodities trader Glencore is buying Canadian grain handling firm Viterra for $6.2bn.

Sales at Debenhams rose slightly in the past six months, helped by "resilient" trading since the turn of the year, the retailer says.

Nissan will revive Datsun as a low-cost car brand that will be sold in Indonesia, Russia and India from 2014.

Social networking site Friends Reunited is relaunched, with access to archive pictures and a promise of simple privacy settings.

Gem Diamonds said strong demand and a rise in production helped its profits to triple giving it an "exceptional year".

A £20bn government scheme to try to boost bank lending to small and medium-sized businesses is launched by the chancellor.

The Australian senate pushes through into law a 30% tax on iron ore and coal mining companies.