London`s Big Ben. The Worlds financial markets of which London is Europe`s Capital is going through the worst financial turmoil for decades.

Kensington apartments in London.Some London properties have decreased between 10 and 20% in the past 12 months. The Worlds financial markets of which London is Europe`s Capital is going through the worst financial turmoil for decades.

Xavier Alcan a City broker in Interest Rate derivatives on the way to work at 6am

Xavier Alcan a City broker in Interest Rate Derivatives trading in his offices.

The Worlds financial markets of which London is Europe`s Capital is going through the worst financial turmoil for decades.

Brokers in the city of London. The financial turmoil has meant that banks are filing for bankruptcy on a monthly basis but many brokers are having the busiest time in years as banks unwind trades and try to protect themselves from market volatility.

Brokers in the city of London. The financial turmoil has meant that banks are filing for bankruptcy on a monthly basis but many brokers are having the busiest time in years as banks unwind trades and try to protect themselves from market volatility.

Interest rate derivative prices on the European swap markets.

Brokers in the city of London. The financial turmoil has meant that banks are filing for bankruptcy on a monthly basis but many brokers are having the busiest time in years as banks unwind trades and try to protect themselves from market volatility.

Brokers in the city of London. The financial turmoil has meant that banks are filing for bankruptcy on a monthly basis but many brokers are having the busiest time in years as banks unwind trades and try to protect themselves from market volatility.

Carsten Grist a broker being "stuffed" in a deal. It happens when one bank drops the broker in a deal, leaving him with only one side, it is up to the broker to then find another bank to take the risk.

Brokers in the city of London. The financial turmoil has meant that banks are filing for bankruptcy on a monthly basis but many brokers are having the busiest time in years as banks unwind trades and try to protect themselves from market volatility.

Brokers in the city of London. The financial turmoil has meant that banks are filing for bankruptcy on a monthly basis but many brokers are having the busiest time in years as banks unwind trades and try to protect themselves from market volatility.

Brokers in the city of London. The financial turmoil has meant that banks are filing for bankruptcy on a monthly basis but many brokers are having the busiest time in years as banks unwind trades and try to protect themselves from market volatility.

Brokers in the city of London. The financial turmoil has meant that banks are filing for bankruptcy on a monthly basis but many brokers are having the busiest time in years as banks unwind trades and try to protect themselves from market volatility.