Things we're reading today include ...
MEPs approve tough new curbs on the City's bonus
culture - The Independent
European MPs vote for tough restrictions on bankers'
bonuses - The Telegraph
MEPs approve bank bonuses limit - BBC
FSA to seek exemption for the City from from tough EU
pay rules on bankers' pay - The Telegraph
Financial services sector moves into hiring mode - The Independent
EU names stress test banks list - BBC
EU publishes stress test details - The Independent
European regulators lists 91 banks for stress tests
- The Telegraph
KKR founders sitting on $800m stakes - Financial Times
KKR set to float on New York Stock Exchange for $9bn
- The Telegraph
UK lending to small businesses collapsed last year -
The Telegraph

Chris M Skinner
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