David Wighton

Nadine Ahn was fired after a probe into an undisclosed personal relationship RBC jettisoned one of its most senior female executives over a secret relationship with another employee

The problems facing the UK stock market require serious government attention and political groundwork in Brussels

Can US heavyweights keep hauling in the big bucks as capital rules tighten?

The likes of JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs might have a stronger competitor than they realise

Staff are still shifting out of London, but there is reason for cheer after the split

Of course companies should behave well, but some of the business claims made by campaigners are wildly implausible

Pressure on the mid-market to improve standards might drive external investment again

Business has been reassured by promises of a partnership with the private sector, but there is frustration at the perceived lack of urgency

There needs to be a proper debate over whether initiatives such as the Enterprise Investment Scheme are providing taxpayers with value for money

The US is looking at defence industry investors to oversee procurement. Can the UK keep up?