A look back at the five themes that dominated in 2024 — and our top scoops, interviews and longer reads

Green groups say Donald Trump’s vow to scrap environmental rules could undo progress

The crypto craze celebrates the silliness of digital assets linked to the ephemera of social media

The platform secured its first client last year but the bank is now assessing long-term options

World’s biggest fund manager seeks to elbow its way into industry dominated by the likes of Apollo and Blackstone

But Trump’s impact remains major uncertainty for markets, say strategists

President faces greatest challenge in his third term as leader

Investors piled into fixed income in bet on falling interest rates

Asset manager demands at least £27mn in damages after buying financial adviser platform from mutual

Consumer goods giant which has scaled back some green targets is to combine position with other areas

A scrip still handed out by city of Hawarden is built on sound administration

Convertible bonds to fund bitcoin purchases have been lapped up by investors, but some fear impact if token falls sharply

Hedge fund says the late outside counsel Chaim Fortgang was not subject to tough information restrictions

Liquefied natural gas exporter looks to tap into enthusiasm over Trump’s pledge to boost energy exports

Gloom over rental revenue growth

Bloc received 16.5mn tonnes of liquefied natural gas by mid-December despite efforts to reduce supplies from Russia

US regulator CFPB accuses big banks of failing to protect customers using Zelle

Lower than expected inflation figures help S&P 500 claw back some of its losses

Copper abandons FCA application after trying to gain regulator’s approval for several years