Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry, tells CNBC at London Fashion Week that growth in south-east Asia is 'absolutely terrific', adding we'll be talking about the Asian region for years to come.

Ashraf Laidi, chief global strategist at City Index, talks about the candidates for the post of chief of the Bank of Japan.

Iain Armstrong, oil analyst at Brewin Dolphin, explains Brent price is effected by the global economy, while NYMEX Crude is a local brand impacted by developments in shale oil, unconventionals and the pipelines in the U.S.

Tim Stanley, historian and author, from Oxford University, explains the U.S. political dynamics around the sequester cuts.

Dirk van Vlaanderen, VP European equities at Jefferies, comments on Carlsberg's weaker-than-expected results, saying Western Europe is a declining beer market, so brewers focus on high-margin and high growth Asia this year.

Lee Downham, mining and metals transactions at Ernst & Young, says deal activity in mining & metals is set to recover in 2013, financed by private equity.

Lothar Mentel, chief Investment officer at Paradigm Group, tells CNBC he is nervous about Europe as he can't see growth or companies coming through in bulk.

Ric Deverell, managing director and global head of FX and commodities at Credit Suisse, tells CNBC that the economic data out this week, especially the flash PMIs will drive the markets.

Carolin Roth takes you through the European market open where stocks have come in lower.

Michala Marcussen, global head of economics at Société Générale, tells CNBC that yields around the world are well below their economic fair value levels.

Pierre Moscovici, the French finance minister, tells CNBC that he has always been against the currency war and he refuses any kind of pressure on central banks

George Osborne, UK finance minister, tells CNBC the international tax rules have not kept pace with the changes in the world economy, they need to be updated but it can't be done in one country.

Steven Saywell, European head of foreign exchange strategy at BNP Paribas, forecasts a strong euro and weak yen, and says the biggest currency manipulator - through monetary easing - is the U.S.

Weak utility and banking stocks held back European equities on Friday at the close.

Roberto Nicastro, general manager of Unicredit, tells CNBC he expects the issue of inconsistent regulation across the countries to be addressed at the G20.

Jose Angel Gurria Trevino, secretary general of the OECD, tells CNBC that talk about currency wars is just a distraction from much more important issues.

Daniel Mminele, South Africa's deputy central bank governor, tells CNBC that the South African authorities have always maintained that the rand will be determined in the market place.

Lael Brainard, U.S. under-secretary to the treasury for international affairs, tells CNBC that all members of the G7 will adhere to this week's currency statement, while it's important to avoid "loose talk" on currencies.

Darmin Nasution, governor of the Bank of Indonesia, tells CNBC that they will use various measures to ensure the Rupiah's stability.

Patrick Legland, global head of research at Societe Generale, tells CNBC that European markets remain undervalued, and any consolidation should be used as a buying opportunity.