Fossil fuel exploration subsidies are at odds with an agreement to keep emissions “well below” 2ºC. Perhaps now is the time to reconsider

The price of oil has plummeted to a seven-year low and with growth in demand for the commodity set to shrink in 2016 it could fall further still

Green Delta Insurance expects big gains as Bangladesh middle class growth surges

Goldman Sachs claims that the low prices of natural resource commodities are set to continue

After being forced to pay record fines, the British bank is likely to face added penalties by New York financial authorities

Strong economic data from the US sees the growth of global dividends increase, although not evenly across globe

Nuclear has been positioned as the solution to Japan’s trade deficit and spiralling energy prices, perhaps incorrectly

Major coal producers are suffering from the adverse effects of inflated extraction costs, energy efficiency measures and mounting public hostility. Matt Timms asks whether the resource is losing its lustre

A planned merger between Plum Creek and Weyerhaeuser could create the world’s premier timber, land and forest products company

China and Germany have agreed to open up a joint exchange to sell RMB denominated financial products in Europe

A new reserve bank for low-grade uranium purports to make world supplies more secure, but lends itself to potential politicisation

The global electronic cigarette market is already valued at more than $3bn, and analysts predict it will be triple that by 2017. Aaran Fronda looks at the e-cig boom and whether growth forecasts are realistic

The fast-paced world of Formula One has captivated global audiences for years. Yet today, with viewing figures in decline, the way in which the sport is marketed could be in need of fine tuning

Although streaming and downloading films has become immensely popular, the threat to the cinema industry has perhaps been overstated, as 2015 is on track to be record-breaking

Regulatory incentives and promise of middle class growth are driving foreign interest in Kenya’s insurance sector, says Britam’s Ambrose Dabani