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• UPDATE 4-Deutsche Bank swallows $4 bln of charges for clean up

  *Q4 pretax loss 2.6 bln euros due to charges. FRANKFURT, Jan 31- Deutsche Bank plunged to its worst quarterly loss in four years on Thursday after it took nearly $4 billion in charges to try and draw a line under a slew of scandals and boost its balance sheet without asking shareholders for cash.

• Franchising Trends for 2013

  

  The number of franchise establishments grew in 2012, the first time since 2008, according to a report compiled by IHS Global Insight. But while more growth is forecast for 2013, cautious optimism is the dominant mood.

• Bank Lending for Small Companies Still Gridlocked

  

  If you're trying to start a business, you can almost forget about going to a bank for financing. A look at small-business lending and access to capital.

• Russia's diversification drive falls flat - EBRD

  *EBRD study finds no improvement in Russia's commodity dependence. MOSCOW, Dec 14- Russia's attempts to wean itself off its chronic dependence on natural resources have failed to deliver tangible results, a study by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development showed on Friday.

• UPDATE 3-EU close to deal on bank capital rules, curbing bonuses

  *Capital rules would start a year late in January 2014. LONDON/ BRUSSELS, Dec 13- The European Union is close to a deal over tougher capital rules for banks after officials struck a series of preliminary agreements, including to introduce the rules in January 2014 and to cap bankers' bonuses.

• UPDATE 2-EU makes progress on bank capital, curbing bonuses

  *Capital rules would start a year late in January 2014. LONDON, Dec 13- European officials have reached tentative deals to implement tougher capital rules for banks in January 2014 and to cap bankers' bonuses, inching them towards agreement on a new law to strengthen the financial system.

• Hey Marketers, Quit Whining About Facebook

  

  Jeff Dachis doesn’t want to hear your whining about Facebook — especially if you’re a corporate marketer who’s been using the social network to spew messages to anyone and everyone who has ever simply “liked” your brand.

• Here's One Way to 'Blow Up' the Fast Food Industry

  

  A former McDonald’s executive and a food-obsessed investment banker are trying to blow up the fast food industry. How? They’re building a chain of restaurants — called Lyfe Kitchen — serving locally grown, sustainable, gourmet, fast, and cheap meals.

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• Next Up: The 'Industrial Internet'

  

  What’s the next economic revolution? According to General Electric Chief Economist Marco Annunziata, it’s the “industrial Internet” — intelligent machines such as jet engines, power turbines and medical devices.

• SEC officials raise concerns about lifting advertising ban

  *SEC's Aguilar wants advertising rule re-proposed. *Walter says SEC should consider adding safeguards. But in remarks at the SEC's Forum on Small Business Capital Formation, she said the SEC must tread carefully before simply lifting the ban.

• States With the Most 'One Percenters'

  

  CNBC.com presents a list of the 10 states with the most ultra-high net worth individuals on a per capita basis.

• The Triumph of Politics

  

  In Europe, China and America, the major determinants of economic and market performance in the year ahead are political, not economic.

• Rebuilding The Structure of America’s Economy

  

  In theory, banks are supposed to be overflowing with tellers, ATMs and loan officers. In reality, they are increasingly focused on servicing legal claims.

• Vanquishing Software Viruses and Maybe Your Rivals

  

  The startup  Bromium is taking a completely new approach to  security software, using virtualization technology. But will it shake up the $60 billion market?

• Video Game Industry: No Rules Left to the Games

  

  The video game industry is under attack, with both established and new players chasing a variety of disparate technologies and strategies that might yield a winning combination.

• Disruptors Reinventing the Retail Marketplace

  

  While there’s been an explosion of apps and websites bringing retail online, the latest wave of innovation is focused on bringing mobile technology into brick-and-mortar retailers.

• As Some Thrive on Disruption, Others Strive to Survive It

  

  Staving off a disruptive competitor is difficult. Just because a company’s disruptive nature gives it an advantage doesn’t mean its reign will last forever.

• This VC Firm Just Backed a Company That Explains Rap Lyrics

  

  Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz is famous for starting his blog posts with rap lyrics. Now, he will be putting his money into the mix. His firm, Andreessen Horowitz, announced a $15 million investment in Rap Genius.

• Secrets of Venture Capitalists

  

  Ask most VCs how they select winners and they'll say a key factor is people making the pitch. Take a closer look at common traits that distinguish leaders and winning ventures.