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Three former members of Neptune's sales team, headed by John Lester, have joined Argonaut Capital Partners.

Manchester United is set to float onto the New York Stock Exchange, seeking to raise $100m in an IPO.

The International Monetary Fund has trimmed its US GDP forecasts and warned the nation's economic recovery remains fragile.

Gold could be the best asset class to own in 2013 if inflation starts to pick up following major stimulus programmes from central banks, Fidelity's global strategist Andrew Wells has said.

The FTSE 100 has risen in early trading, building on recent gains, but Barclays' share price remains volatile as investors react to CEO Bob Diamond's resignation.

The resignation of Barclays CEO Bob Diamond does not lessen the possibility of criminal proceedings against those involved, Chancellor George Osborne has warned.

Dan Kemp has left his role as partner and fund manager at Saltus Partners, Investment Week understands.

Chancellor George Osborne is to announce an inquiry into UK banking standards, with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) also considering launching criminal prosecutions over the LIBOR rate-fixing scandal.

Analysts have suggested the fallout from the LIBOR price-fixing scandal may ultimately lead to significant asset disposals or even a break-up of the bank.