The main blog headlines are … What would you rather talk about: sex, religion, politics or money? My blog often seems to return to the subject of sex, whether it be sexism or basic sex. It is for the reason that money and rumpy-pumpy are the twin engines powering everything we do, as Jeremy Clarkson…
Things we’re reading today include … Australia’s Westpac hit by Goldman downgrade over money-laundering scandal What is Westpac accused of, and how is this related to child exploitation? – explainer Investors pour near $400m into African fintech What next for Europe’s banking union? Charles Schwab in advanced talks to buy TD Ameritrade: source JPMorgan lowers…
Things we’re reading today include … Could Metro Bank go bust? Terabytes of data leaked from an oligarch-friendly offshore bank PayPal’s former finance chief says Bank of America closed his account with ‘absolutely no explanation’ Australia’s Westpac accused of 23 million money laundering breaches Lloyd’s of London takes to City pubs to stamp out bad…
Things we’re reading today include … How To Succeed As A Challenger Bank Ant Financial May Join Race for Singapore Virtual Bank Licenses ‘Why economists get things wrong’ Sexist and biased? How credit firms make decisions Jayne-Anne Gadhia: ‘People joke I have a way with bearded billionaires’ The Indian payments conundrum
Things we’re reading today include … Google wants to launch bank accounts. Here’s why you don’t want to be a customer Lloyds bank shareholders lose legal battle over ‘disastrous’ HBOS takeover Britain’s last local bank branch will close its doors in 10 years’ time The best and worst banks for online security Victims of bank…
Things we’re reading today include … Google set to offer banking current accounts HSBC and RBS set to launch new digital banking platforms How Jim Simons became the most successful investor of all time Stiff sentences for bank fraud capture Italy’s sour public mood PayPal halts payment support to PornHub models ‘Cryptoqueen’ brother admits role…
Things we’re reading today include … Warren lashes out at Goldman over Apple Card bias claims: Bloomberg HSBC to let customers block spending on gambling websites EU prepares tweak to Mifid rules after backlash City watchdog slams own staff’s ‘shameful’ toilet habits Apple’s ‘sexist’ credit card isn’t just a PR problem – it’s a nightmare…
Things we’re reading today include … Citi accused of trumpeting top trader’s dismissal Germany moves to unblock eurozone banking union City regulator staff slated over ‘shameful’ behaviour at London HQ Bank bosses acting like pilots who have parachutes their passengers don’t, regulator says Millionaire investors hoard larger cash piles Twenty Poond notes: investigation after ATM…
Things we’re reading today include … Deutsche Bank tech failings hit thousands of payments UBS wealth management co-head Khan unveils plans to grow business: paper TSB ‘may close up to 100 branches and put 400 jobs at risk’ Apple co-founder says Apple Card algorithm gave wife lower credit limit DWS chief on the ‘gem’ inside…
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Chris Skinner - Financial Markets Advisor of the Year - The Finanser - UK 2023
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