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Things worth reading: 25th May 2021

Things we’re reading today include … A Deutsche Bank toilet drama is still impacting careers HSBC and Barclays call for open banking reform over higher costs Bitcoin shrugs off bank chief’s doubts Mario Draghi Helps Pave Way for Italian Bank Mergers Italian bank collapses on exposure to Greensill and GFG Abrupt exit of Polish bank…

Things worth reading: 24th May 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Chinese bank executives know more about Jane Austen than I do, says Jane Austen Society president NatWest faces ‘significant’ damage to reputation as it becomes first bank to appear in court on criminal charges over money laundering Europe’s biggest bank charged with laundering ‘ill-gotten’ funds for African dictator NatWest…

The Finanser’s Week: 17th May 2021- 23rd May 2021

This week’s main blog discussions include … Who is BIG NUTS ASS? I woke up and, as usual, checked the banking app for any updates or changes. There was a payment received.  Quite a major payment. It came from BIG NUTS ASS*. BIG NUTS ASS*? Who is BIG NUTS ASS*? I have no idea. I…

Things worth reading: 21st May 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Bitcoin has moved from trendy to tacky, says Deutsche Bank analyst Powell advances Fed consideration of US central bank digital currency Can Shareholder Action Influence Bank Policy On The Climate? Deutsche Bank is ‘first’ to join ocean protection alliance Turn green or lose ‘licence to operate’, says Deutsche Bank…

Things worth reading: 20th May 2021

Things we’re reading today include … FCA warns UK fintechs against comparing themselves to banks City of London’s ‘Golden Age’ is over, bank chief says Bank systems need to catch up with modern tech Wells Fargo: US bank set to offer crypto fund to rich clients Bitcoin price crash: Cryptos plummet as panic sets in…

Things worth reading: 19th May 2021

Things we’re reading today include … The Prince Who Helped a Secretive Bank Woo Sketchy Clients Martin Bashir alleged Princess Diana supplied information in fake bank statements Employee at the Queen’s bank helped fraudsters steal £1.2million from customers Will banks disappear in the future? China’s Biggest ‘Bad Bank’ Tests Beijing’s Resolve on Financial Reform JPMorgan…

Things worth reading: 18th May 2021

Things we’re reading today include … The secrets of building a successful online bank Santander: You may get compensation as bank apologises for ‘technical issue’ Open banking provides Big Tech with lush fintech opportunities Starling Bank revamps marketing push with new ad campaign Goldman Sachs’s consumer-bank CFO is leaving for JPMorgan Bank of England’s Vlieghe…

Things worth reading: 17th May 2021

Things we’re reading today include … The key to a happy marriage is separate bank accounts Bitcoin gets the jitters as Elon Musk’s curious meddling continues Santander services recovering after problems accessing online accounts US banks could cut 200,000 jobs over next decade, top analyst says Bank of England Official: It’s ‘Probable’ UK Will Launch…

The Finanser’s Week: 10th May 2021- 16th May 2021

This week’s main blog headlines include: Is new banking ten times (10x) better? Investment banking, Corporate banking, Commercial banking, Private banking and Retail banking are all very different. Too often, commentators just talk about ‘banking’. It’s not all the same. In fact, an awful lot of retail banking is propped up by investment and commercial…

Things worth reading: 14th May 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Woman took friend’s bank card, withdrew £300 and bought a McDonalds… four hours after finding her dead The World’s Largest Banks 2021: Banks Grew Larger During The Pandemic, With U.S. And Chinese Banks Dominant Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Says Trading Volumes on Its Cryptocurrency Exchange Have Increased 10…

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