Things we're reading today include ...
- RBS, Lloyds and Co-op fall short in Bank of England stress tests
- Fears for StanChart, Barclays and HSBC in next stress tests
- Banks breathe a sigh of relief, but expect tougher tests next time
- RBS raises £2bn to pass Bank of England stress test
- RBS shrinks Irish arm with loan sale
- Standard Chartered to sell Hong Kong consumer business to Pepper-linked consortium: sources
- We really don't want the banks knocking on our doors again
- Wonga caps fees on payday loans
- Church credit union takes on payday lenders
- 6 charts that explain why Russia’s economy is in freefall – and what it means for you
- The five biggest threats to the UK economy
- FCA has 'blind spots' on crisis management and power, says outgoing executive
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...