The Big Tilt: Western companies unprepared for the rise of Asia; Senior executives should move to region

Dow Jones Industrial Average closes below 10,000 level; First crossed threshold in March 1999

Markets News Afternoon: Shares up slightly in Europe and US

Economist George Lee abandons broken Irish political system; Resigns from Dáíl and Fine Gael

AIB Bank error in account classification results in overcharging on 40,000 accounts - - requiring average refunds of €100