Yunus is creating another new financial model to include the poor in global capitalism – and still more models are needed.

Jumpy governments should not be allowed to tinker with economic policies at times of crisis without a review of the potential effects.

A string of problems would result if the UK government decides to take the nationalisation route to digging the troubled bank out of trouble.

Bellwether Citigroup may have plugged the holes in its capital after its unacceptable fourth quarter performance, but how many other financial institutions will show the same resilience?

Emerging markets used to suffer from Western crises. Now they help to solve them by pouring capital into the system.

The unprecedented action by five central banks in response to the credit crunch is only a short-term solution to the problem.

A range of exciting mergers and acquisitions are proceeding among banks unaffected by subprime concerns.

Bank rules are a key reason behind the upset in financial markets and the advent of Basel II will do little to improve the situation.

Marcel Rohner, the incoming UBS CEO, is inheriting all kinds of problems, most of which are not of his making.

For now, emerging markets bask in glory as they poach quality moniker from ailing developed markets – but a bubble looms.