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The Anglophile describes himself as a saleman to important clients, from playboys and captains of industry to royals. He tells Nick Kochan what makes the Cartier brand tick

It's a mistake for Western firms to bribe their way to business in the world's fastest-growing economy

The jury has retired in the fraud case against the former Goldman Sachs trader. But is he a real-life Gordon Gekko or merely a humble employee?

Investors wary as oil giant announces an extra $1.4bn to cover claims from the Macondo disaster and Russian revenues fall

An unusual battle has broken out to decide who replaces Ben Bernanke

The Independent on Sunday: Regulator accused of £110m error

Mark Leftly and Laura Chesters report on a cuisine that is now seen as 'the next big thing'

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Russia is the main breeding ground for hi-tech crime gangs but its security experts are linking with Interpol to combat the threat. Oscar Williams-Grut reports from Moscow

Impressive results vindicate Alliance's chief executive, who has been under pressure ever since an investor revolt, says Jamie Dunkley

Can you spot the difference between these three chaps? It’s hard I know. But the brooding, sex-in-a-suit type (near right) is Geoffrey Howe, chairman of Nationwide, who has compared the extravagant salaries of bank executives with those of “footballers” (such as Cristiano Ronaldo, centre) and “pop stars” (Jon Bon Jovi, far right).

Reclusive Steve Cohen and the Wall Street giant he founded are mired in an inquiry into insider trading that may result in criminal charges

As Premium Bond prizes are reduced yet further below inflation, Simon Read asks why they remain so enduringly popular