Things we're reading today include ...
Lehman bosses severely criticised - BBC
Lehman bosses ‘used lazy gimmick’ - The Times
Lehman 'hid billions' – report - The Independent
Swiss theft puts HSBC in spotlight over tax evasion
- The Times
HSBC admits data theft hit 24,000 accounts - The Independent
Banking giant Sir Brian Pitman dies at 78 - The Times
Former Lloyds banker Sir Brian Pitman dies - The Independent
Wall St 'allergic' to OTC derivative reform - Financial Times
New York ties with London for finance crown - Financial Times
France and UK seek hedge fund deal - Financial Times

Chris M Skinner
Chris Skinner is best known as an independent commentator on the financial markets through his blog, TheFinanser.com, as author of the bestselling book Digital Bank, and Chair of the European networking forum the Financial Services Club. He has been voted one of the most influential people in banking by The Financial Brand (as well as one of the best blogs), a FinTech Titan (Next Bank), one of the Fintech Leaders you need to follow (City AM, Deluxe and Jax Finance), as well as one of the Top 40 most influential people in financial technology by the Wall Street Journal's Financial News. To learn more click here...