Qatar Holdings has sold its remainng warrants in Barclays bank for an estimated £679 million ($1.1 billion).

Surprise choice of foreigner to replace Mervyn King at U.K.'s central bank.

U.K. regulators fine Swiss bank for failings that led to former trader Kweku Adoboli losing £1.4 billion ($2.2 billion).

Regulators also expected to impose strict supervisory regime on the Swiss bank.

Steps up from CFO of retail banking business to replace former investment banker Doug Braunstein who will become a vice-chairman of the bank.

The imminent retirement of China's central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan and three other top economic policymakers from the Party's Central Committee signals the start of a changing of the guard.

Japan's economy shinks at an annualized 3.5% between July and September hit by sluggish markets for its exports and subdued demand at home.

U.S. prosecutors are reportedly investigating whether Barclays made improper payments to win a banking license in Saudi Arabia.