Things we're reading today include ...
- HSBC beats forecasts as Hong Kong drives 10 percent rise in first-half profit
- HSBC selling unprofitable Brazil unit to Bradesco for $5.2 billion
- HSBC profits up 10% driven by growth in China
- We have given the keys of the global banking business to the Americans, says John Hourican
- Greek banks to be subjected to stress tests amid fears over capital levels
- Bank lending to firms rises for the first time since the crash
- Bank lending 'to rise this year'
- Barclays and UK say goodbye to big time
- Government may begin RBS sale
- Online lenders push for voluntary code
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...