The US economy created a better-than-expected 257,000 jobs last month, according to official figures released on Friday by the Department of Labour.

US employment market hits 17-year high in 2014 final quarter

Financial News

Private markets and competition for IPOs mean no respite for AIM’s woes

Trump is obsessed with crypto. But the UK can still lead the way on tokenisation

Why has HSBC failed? Former bankers blame the stifling culture and bureaucracy

Trading Places: BNP’s new COO, Clifford Chance poaches from KKR

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Find out who is on the move in the City and beyond this week

Clifford Chance hires KKR director in London private equity drive

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Magic Circle firm boosts London private equity offering

Proskauer Rose hires Hogan Lovells private equity partner in London

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The London-based bank said it is cooperating with the investigation.

Barclays Faces Probe From U.K. Regulator Over Money-Laundering Controls

Moscow has suggested that Washington has been responsible for prolonging the war and that it alone can agree with Russia on ending it.

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Putin Gets What He Has Long Wanted: Direct Talks With U.S.

The move ends months of speculation over how the company would move ahead with its plans to separate the business.

Unilever Picks Amsterdam Over London for Ice Cream Unit’s Primary Listing 

The regulator plans to speed up its decision-making on large deals amid concern its probes could be having a chilling effect on investment.

U.K. Competition Watchdog Targets Faster M&A Reviews

Tariff fears have roiled gold markets, pushing JPMorgan and others to stash bullion on passenger planes to sell at record prices.

Why Dealers Are Flying Gold Bars by Plane From London to New York

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