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Top five fintech news stories of the week
HSBC UK commits to keeping all its 327 branches open until at least 2027
‘It probably could do my job’: New ChatGPT model catches up with junior bank analysts (one in ten UK banking jobs at risk from AI)
London has all the ingredients to become a world AI powerhouse hub
Brazil's largest bank recommends a 3% Bitcoin portfolio allocation: 'real diversification'
Why the ‘stablecoin supercycle’ could rewire banking
Metro Bank is thriving since I saved it from the doghouse
Danish startup Flatpay joins the club of European fintech unicorns to track
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...