Things we're reading today include ...
- IMF approves next $1 billion for Ireland bailout program
- Nicola Horlick: "Crowdfunding is a drug going straight into the lifeblood of the economy"
- Barclays to shut wealth management services in 130 countries: FT
- Chancellor files legal challenge to EU cap on bank bonuses
- Question marks over PPI handling
- Exclusive: Greece does not need third bailout, seeks debt 'reprofiling' - deputy pm
- Libor-rigging scandal: Icap fined £55m as three former employees charged
- Landmark moment for media industry as Lloyd’s List goes digital-only
- LCH reshuffles management amid chief search
- Half of UK stocks are owned by foreigners
- 279-year-old newspaper goes digital
- UK in legal fight over EU bonus cap
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...