U.S. Ready to Charge Banks, Traders on Rate-Rigging

The US is preparing charges against a bank for currency rate rigging, with potential prosecutions of individuals. In 2015, the US Justice Department may seek guilty pleas from several firms. Meanwhile, a rescue effort is underway in southern China following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake that injured over 100 people and destroyed 7,000 homes. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler, plans to step down in 2018 after significantly increasing the company's revenue and profit through strategic mergers.

What charges is the United States preparing against a bank?

What might happen by the end of the year according to people familiar with the matter?

What significant event occurred in southern China?

What is the potential impact of the merger orchestrated by Sergio Marchione?

What has been the trend in revenue and operating profit since Marchione took over?