Lawyers

• Germany concerned about European Central Bank's involvement on 'helicopter money'

  Germany has been showing their concern on the issue of the helicopter money being carried out by the European Central Bank. Germany, however, denied reports that it will take legal actions against ECB.

• Legal issues could be resolved for Federal Reserve to set negative interest rates, Janet Yellen says

  Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said it is possible to set negative interest rates after some legal issues were resolved. Setting negative interest rates were adopted by economies to stimulate market movement.

• 'No' shapes Greek history, even when it's not the last word

  They defied a vast Persian army in 480 BC, rejected Italy's ultimatum during World War Two and told Europe to take a hike when presented with an unpalatable bailout deal in July, risking Greece's place in the euro zone.

• Deutsche Bank disputes regulator's Libor report allegations

  Deutsche Bank has disputed allegations by Germany's financial watchdog, sources close to the lender said, in its official response to a preliminary report into interest rate manipulation which threatens sanctions against the bank and individuals.

• Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

  Greeks voted on Sunday whether to accept or reject the tough terms of an aid offer to stave off financial collapse, in a referendum that may determine their future in Europe’s common currency.

• Greece defies creditors, seeking credit but no bailout

  Talks between Greece and euro zone finance ministers over the country's debt crisis broke down on Monday when Athens rejected a proposal to request a six-month extension of its international bailout package as "unacceptable".

• Tsipras moves to form anti-austerity Greek government after crushing victory

  Greek leftwing leader Alexis Tsipras will move on Monday to build a stable government that can take on international lenders and reverse years of painful austerity following a crushing election victory by his Syriza party.

• Japan's regional banks face stress test for ultra-low rates

  Japan's financial regulator is running stress tests to see if too much cash in the system is stifling smaller banks' ability to earn, unlike regulatory tests elsewhere that have been designed to see whether lenders had enough capital to cope with financial shocks.

• Former German top judge says ECB could face more legal challenges

  The European Central Bank could face more legal challenges over the policy tools it has deployed to shore up confidence and boost growth in the euro zone, Udo di Fabio, a former judge of Germany's Constitutional Court, said on Wednesday.

• Euro zone ministers upset by broken French budget promises

  France faced harsh criticism on Friday for failing to meet a deadline to put its finances in order, as frustrated euro zone ministers struggled to keep alive their post-crisis strategy for the bloc's stagnating economy.

• Cyprus depositors seek legal action against ECB, regulator over forced bank losses

  The European Union's Official Journal today published the details of the latest four lawsuits against the European Central Bank and the European Commission filed by depositors of Bank of Cyprus and Cyprus Popular Bank Pcl over forced losses from a failed initial bailout plan for Cyprus.