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Spain's Bankia seeks 19bn euros: Spain's fourth-largest bank, Bankia, asks for a bailout worth 19bns euros ($24bn; £15bn), and admits that it made a massive loss last year.

Apple's boss rejects $75m payout: Apple's boss, Tim Cook, turns down a payout worth about $75m (£48m) that he was due from the technology giant's upcoming dividend.

Some holiday money rates 'unfair': The same currency exchange providers can offer significantly different rates across the UK, a consumer group says.

Football creditors rule to stay: The High Court has rejected an attempt by HMRC to get the so-called "football creditors rule" abolished in England.

EU challenge to Argentina at WTO: The EU files a suit against Argentina's import restrictions at the WTO in the latest stage of a trade row between the two.

Worker in £2.5m bank scam charge: The former head of fraud and security for digital banking at Lloyds is charged in connection with an alleged £2.5m fraud.

Two banks hit by online problems: Some customers of two banks - Barclays and Santander - have been unable to access their bank accounts online ahead of the weekend.

Minority vote no to HSBC boss pay: Most HSBC shareholders have approved the bank's executive pay awards at the annual general meeting, bucking the recent trend for shareholder revolts.

Lord Smith to chair green bank: Lord Smith of Kelvin will chair the UK's Green Investment Bank, Business Secretary Vince Cable announces.

Google shows copyright complaints: Microsoft has asked Google to remove more than 500,000 links from its search index in the last month, figures show.

Microsoft wins text patent fight: Google suffers its first patent defeat since taking over Motorola Mobility in a battle over how Android handles texts.

Student Loans boss to stand down: The chief executive of the Student Loans Company, who attracted controversy over his tax arrangements, is to stand down when his contract expires early next year.

China firm in 3G patent abuse row: China's Huawei files a complaint against InterDigital, accusing the US firm of abusing its position and charging ''exploitative'' fees for mobile patents.

Currys owner gains new funding: The owner of Currys and PC World, Dixons Retail, says it has been given new credit by its banks and will be able to meet this year's debt repayments.

Fuel costs spur Japan price rise: Japan's consumer prices rise in April, spurred by rising fuel and energy costs, official data shows.

Thailand exports in shock decline: Thailand reports a surprise fall in its exports for April because of falling demand from key markets such as Europe and the US.

Rinehart 'world's richest woman': Australia's mining magnate Gina Rinehart has become the world's richest woman with assets of $28bn, a respected business magazine says.

No trademark for chocolate rabbit: A Swiss-made chocolate bunny, wrapped in gold foil, cannot be registered as a trademark, the European Court of Justice court has ruled.

Charges over £4m fake coins haul: Three men are charged over the seizure of £4.1m of counterfeit coins - thought to be the biggest such discovery in the UK.

Free banking 'a dangerous myth': Free banking is a "dangerous myth", according to Andrew Bailey, who is due to become the chief regulator of the financial services industry.