Things we're reading today include ...
People
Why Stephen Green really joined the Government - The Telegraph
Former HSBC chief Sir Keith Whitson joins hiring row - The Telegraph
Diamond's elevation is just part of a trend - Financial Times
Bob Diamond: the case for the defence - The Telegraph
Northern Rock ex-chief moves into property business - The Telegraph
Companies
Deutsche 'to raise 9.8bn euros' - BBC
Lehman Brothers begins hiring again - The Telegraph
Markets
Executives to drive building society mergers - Financial Times
Greece rejects debt restructuring - BBC
Economic forecast gloomy says IMF - BBC
Management consultants in hiring spree - Financial Times
Federal Reserve Reports Decrease in Consumer Credit
- Payments News
Why the East is beating the West - The Telegraph
Regulations
High-frequency trades earn $2.3m fine - Financial Times
EU to get tough on OTC derivative markets - Financial Times
Basle III
Bank heads thrash out Basle III regulations - The Independent
Bank chiefs warn Basel must not risk recovery - The Telegraph
Banks told to double their cash reserves - The Telegraph
New global rules aim to strengthen banks - Washington Post
Bank watchdogs agree Basel III capital overhaul - The Independent
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