UK tax policy dictated by companies not ministers says leading treasury expert

The UK’s tax policy is effectively dictated by companies and not ministers, according to a leading barrister and adviser to the treasury on its recent “Google tax”.

Some say back to the drachma for a Greek reboot

LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Mainstream economic thinking may hold that Greece should stay in the euro zone, but there are those who argue that abandoning the single currency will give the cash-strapped and debt-laden country just the boost it needs.

Israel Shekel World’s Worst Currency After Central Bank Buys

The shekel depreciated the most among a basket of global peers, after the Bank of Israel intervened to beat back the currency’s best three-day rally since March.

Central banks will continue to lift prices for years to come

Even after the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, central banks will continue to play an outsize role in bolstering equity and bond market returns, said Russ Koesterich, global chief investment strategist at BlackRock.

Qatar Vast Gas Reserves 'To Last 138 Years': Report

Doha (AFP) - Qatar's gas reserves are so vast it can maintain production at current rates for another 138 years, according to an official report published on Sunday.

Ukraine offers creditors 'last chance' to reach deal over debt

Ukraine has offered an updated debt restructuring proposal to creditors, its finance minister says, warning that Kiev would halt debt payments if bondholders did not make use of this last chance to clinch a deal in coming talks.

China’s $100 Billion E Fund Plans Offices in New York, London

E Fund Management Co. plans to open offices in New York and London as it seeks to build its brand and promote products overseas.