Things we’re reading today include … Coronavirus: Banks’ top brass forgo bonuses UK economy already flatlining before coronavirus, figures reveal Hedge funds ‘raking in billions’ during coronavirus crisis Wall Street rises on latest Fed rescue program IMF chief: World facing worst economic crisis since Great Depression Bank of England to finance UK government Covid-19 crisis…
Things we’re reading today include …. Fraudsters likely to target furlough scheme, says HMRC chief Union calls for cash payment ban on UK buses over coronavirus Virus could push half a billion people into poverty Why a lot of startups will come to regret their unicorn status How sick might banks get? Contactless cards fuel…
Things we’re reading today include … Have the banks played a blinder? Donald Trump ‘lost $1bn in a month’ from coronavirus lockdown WeWork sues SoftBank after withdrawal of $3bn deal U.S. Treasury talks continue on $25 billion in aviation grants Coronavirus: Twitter boss pledges $1bn for relief effort Calls for debt relief for world’s poorest…
Things we’re reading today include … How is your bank helping customers impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic? Allstate to return $600 million in auto premiums as coronavirus cuts driving Fed says it will provide financing against new U.S. ‘payroll protection’ loans Wall Street soars on hopes of slowing coronavirus deaths NYSE in talks with SEC…
Things we’re reading today include … Banks welcome Chancellor’s revamp of coronavirus loan scheme CEO of Santander says bank is taking measures to limit coronavirus impact Are banks making a profit from the coronavirus crisis? Regulators offer capital break on bank loans due to pandemic U.S. banks to defend dividend payments in stress tests: FT…
The main blog headlines are … Are the big banks failing the people? I wouldn’t usually blog on a Saturday, but these are exceptional times and these are exceptional ideas. I’ve already seen some incredible innovation from start-ups looking to help those in need. For example, I listened to the ideas of Curl on Thursday…
Things we’re reading today include … JPMorgan on collision course with US Treasury over rescue loans 130K inquiries, 1K loans: why UK government had to tweak help for small firms Denying coronavirus loans ‘completely unacceptable’ banks told Loan and credit card payments to be frozen for three months in UK When will U.S. economy bottom?…
Things we’re reading today include … Now the world faces two pandemics – one medical, one financial | Robert Shiller Coronavirus: Banks bow to pressure and axe shareholder payments Banks paid millions in bonuses weeks before ban on cash rewards Wall Street’s debt machine: why everyone is watching bank exposure to CLOs Six in 10…
Things we’re reading today include … Citi postpones 2020 investor day due to coronavirus outbreak Big banks left hanging after ‘disaster’ in risky loan market Barclays offers triple overtime pay for staff on coronavirus frontline UK examines ways to make writing wills easier during Covid-19 crisis Coronavirus: Millions will be left in poverty, World Bank…
Things we’re reading today include … UK payday lenders start suspending new loans in Covid-19 crisis Panic buying on wane as online shopping takes over, says bank JPMorgan plans to raise up to $10 billion for alternative investments: source UN calls for $2.5tn emergency package for developing nations AmEx to avoid job cuts as it…
