Things we're reading today include ...
- Klarna puts IPO plans on hold | Sifted
- UAE aims to launch retail central bank digital currency this year
- "I am a junior at a top US bank. We openly discuss whether this bank is going under"
- Lloyds accused of failing small firms as it reduced its lending - BBC News
- Banks closed 272 locations in the first quarter...on track for a greater bloodbath than last year
- Alarm as 'fear index' breaches Bank of England buffer
- Ex-Metro Bank CEO says FCA ruling has left him unable to secure permanent job | Metro Bank | The Guardian
- As markets melt down, Trump touts $5m gold card for wealthy immigrants (featuring his face)
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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...