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Things worth reading: 21st September 2020

Things we’re reading today include … Brits in EU risk losing UK bank accounts ‘within weeks’ Deutsche Bank: Suspected of facilitating funds to ISIS in Iraq Leaked docs: Arab Bank was involved in potential terrorist financing until 2016 FinCEN Files: HSBC moved Ponzi scheme millions despite warning Leveraged ETP popularity raises gambling risk, experts warn…

The Finanser’s Week: 14th September 2020 – 20th September 2020

The main blog discussions this week include …. True innovation comes from collaboration This week is a bit different on the blog as I’m going to introduce you to one of my other businesses: Nordic Future Innovation. Nordic Future Innovation (originally Nordic Finance Innovation) is a venture I  started almost ten years ago with Iren Tranvag. We…

Things worth reading: 18th September 2020

Things we’re reading today include … UK interest rates likely to fall below zero in 2021 Bank of England talks negative interest rates in best ‘ad’ for Bitcoin Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange Plans to Be Global Bank Swedish bank cuts branches and jobs, increases IT spend NatWest revealed as worst bank for scam claims as 70%…

Things worth reading: 17th September 2020

Things we’re reading today include … Will the BoE inject more stimulus into the UK economy? British Business Bank boost business loans by 21% over 2020 Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney adds to his wealth by joining PIMCO Banks report surge in impersonation scams Bank profits to take huge hit due to pandemic,…

Things worth reading: 16th September 2020

Things we’re reading today include … Relief for City as EU extends bank access to London clearing houses UK banks sign Fintech Pledge This time the insurance industry lost after reading the small print | Nils Pratley EY chairman admits ‘regret’ over Wirecard failures in letter to clients Klarna becomes fourth largest private fintech firm…

Things worth reading: 15th September 2020

Things we’re reading today include … CREST problems return, Bank of England delays gilt buy-back Consumer Trust in Digital-Only Banks Falls During Lockdown 3x Faster Than High Street Banks Banks aren’t dealing with financial abuse. Monzo has an answer Lloyds to experiment with office changes France and Germany call for easing of bank capital, bonus…

Things worth reading: 14th September 2020

Things we’re reading today include: Climate Stress Tests Will Eventually Influence Bank Capital Quarter of bank branches will close in coming three years Investors call for end to ban on dividends Now banks are charging you interest on your savings Google must act on scam money adverts, Which? says Hedge funds slug it out over…

The Finanser’s Week: 7th September 2020 – 13th September 2020

The main blog discussions this week include …. Does management theory work anymore? After blogging the other day that big banks will never be replaced and they’re just playing a game of Pac-Man, I was watching this two-minute explainer of Michael Porter’s five forces from Harvard Business Review (a two-minute video): The five forces are buyers…

Things worth reading: 11th September 2020

Things we’re reading today include … Credit Suisse to launch Revolut and N26 digital banking rival Despite COVID, junior bankers’ compensation hiked to £86k+ Starling Bank launches Kite cards for kids Businesses are more likely to join a fully digital bank Citi names Jane Fraser new chief in Wall Street first Citigroup becomes first big…

Things worth reading: 10th September 2020

Things we’re reading today include … Starling has recruited 100 staff at its new Cardiff hub since March Bank of Scotland offices on market for £80m JPMorgan fires employees who took Covid relief funds Lloyds to cut hundreds of UK jobs as it revives restructuring plans Wall Street bids a not-so-fond farewell to exchange traded…