Britain's foreign secretary Philip Hammond has echoed Bank of England Governor Mark Carney's calls for a 'fast' referendum on Britain's place in the EU.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has delayed its review of standards for MiFID II until September, cutting the amount of time the industry will have to assess proposals ahead of implementation.
Investors cheered last week's election result, but an EU referendum and SNP agitators could have major implications for markets this year. Six wealth managers analyse the possible impact.
The Conservative party's election victory means it has been given a mandate to renegotiate the UK's role in Europe, according to Jupiter vice chairman Edward Bonham Carter.
David Cameron has said the Conservatives will govern "as a party of one nation" over the next five years, as well as delivering on their promise to hold an in-out referendum on EU membership.
Veteran investor Warren Buffett has said a Greek exit from the eurozone could be constructive for the region.
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Greece's new left-wing government is pushing for a revision of its EU bailout terms, drawing up a new 10-point plan to replace the existing deal.
Greece's bailout package has "failed" and the country will not seek an extension when the deal expires at the end of February, according to new prime minister Alex Tsipras.