Things we're reading today include ...
- HSBC 'to stay in London' as board meets for final decision on HQ
- Barclays needs some big ideas while share price languishes
- China's currency reserves plunge
- Fintech firms want to open accounts at the Bank of England
- MPs challenge 'unclear' bank tax rules
- German arm of Maple Bank shut down
- Growth in spending is the slowest in two years – not a great sign for the economy | Greg Jericho
- First ever peer-to-peer Isa offers up to 6pc returns
- Burritos, cheese and Bowie: curious bonds and unusual investments
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...