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The Finanser’s Week: 24th August 2020 – 30th August 2020

This week continued the focus upon the challenges for challengers: [Monzo + Starling + Revolut] – Pandemic = The End? Over the past week or two, the neobank and challenger bank sector has been issuing financial reports. If you haven’t noticed: WHERE WERE YOU? Monzo got a particular hammering for warning that the coronavirus pandemic…

Things worth reading: 28th August 2020

Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey’s speech at Jackson Hole in focus for Friday Trump Candidate for Bank Wants to Counter China Influence 2020 bank service results show mixed performance since summer last year Citi’s $900m payment blunder was culmination of months of drama Klarna chief says IPO closer…

Things worth reading: 27th August 2020

Things we’re reading today include … Mike Pompeo renews attack on HSBC over Hong Kong and China Davos 2021 delayed until summer because of Covid-19 The transformation of Ant Financial Investment banks in line for bumper payday from Ant IPO UK’s biggest subprime lender reports smaller loss than feared Ant IPO: China’s mighty financial group…

Things worth reading: 26th August 2020

Things we’re reading today include … U.S. bank profits down 70% from year prior on coronavirus uncertainty Global bank to make working from home permanent Credit Suisse to shut 37 bank branches in Switzerland Financial firms ‘must do more’ amid coronavirus complaints Ant Group: Jack the giant-maker Jack Ma’s mobile payments firm Ant Group plans…

Things worth reading: 25th August 2020

Things we’re reading today include … Banks May Need To Replace Executive Suites To Succeed At Digital Zopa steps up digital bank war with fixed term savings account launch Tandem Bank acquires green lending business Rise of the central bank digital currencies: drivers, approaches and technologies China’s Banks Hire Tens of Thousands in Latest Rescue…

Things worth reading: 24th August 2020

Things we’re reading today include … Watch stunning video of galloping black horse being filmed for ‘Lloyds Bank advert’ Digital banks race to turn profit JP Morgan prepares to launch UK digital bank next year Revealed: the banks selling failing Isa funds Why a bank account can be key to beginning a new life after…

The Finanser’s Week: 17th August 2020 – 23rd August 2020

This week focused upon the challenges for challengers: [Monzo + Starling + Revolut] – Pandemic = The End? Over the past week or two, the neobank and challenger bank sector has been issuing financial reports. If you haven’t noticed: WHERE WERE YOU? Monzo got a particular hammering for warning that the coronavirus pandemic could impact…

Things worth reading: 21st August 2020

Things we’re reading today include … These banks will raise overdraft charges to nearly 40% next week Silicon Valley Bank hiring bankers in UK despite Covid-19 crisis Can Dubai enter the premier league of financial centres? America’s fiscal federalism is less superior than you might think The links between politics and banking are desperately unhealthy,…

Things worth reading: 21st August 2020

Things we’re reading today include … HSBC shoots down Bank of England’s optimism over the economy UK neobank Atom Bank plans to raise £150m via share sale Sajid Javid: Why has the ex-chancellor been allowed to work for JP Morgan? EU regulator’s proposed reforms could damage UK fund sector Apple becomes Wall Street’s first $2tn…

Things worth reading: 19th August 2020

Things we’re reading today include: Bank of England to consider digital currency in key meeting Central banks should not rush into digital currencies Monzo tops latest official banking league table Lloyds’ price target trimmed as analysts disagree on best banks in sector Former Chancellor Javid returns to JP Morgan Norway’s wealth fund loses £16bn in…

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