Chris Skinner's blog

Shaping the future of finance

Reading

Things worth reading: 13th June 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Forbes rich list: Which celebrities earned the most over the past year? AIB float to value lender at up to €13.3bn Five reasons why the City could benefit from election mess UK election result ‘may delay Brexit talks’ U.S. recession remote in next 12 months: Deutsche Bank What business…

Things worth reading: 12th June 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Building blockchain banks with ICOs Suitors hire Barclays to look at possible Co-op Bank bid Zopa hunts for 40 tech whizzes as it narrows focus on bank launch Hung parliament sinks business confidence, IoD finds Trading tool UniCredit CEO confident Italian banks will help rescue Veneto lenders US Federal…

The Finanser’s Week: 5th June – 11th June 2017

This week’s main blog headlines are … Digital banks are Copernicus banks (incumbents are with the Flat Earth society) Twenty years ago, I was working on re-engineering projects.  Most of the time I was getting exasperated because the banks wouldn’t take on the big projects, like the mortgage process, as it went across too many…

Things worth reading: 9th June 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Eurozone picks up pace as economists hail ‘sizzling’ recovery  Dollar cleans up as UK election shock stuns sterling Former HSBC banker faces extradition fight over currency rigging claims JPMorgan operating chief to go, Dimon successor pool shrinks Banco Popular burnt through €3.6bn in two days ahead of rescue This…

Things worth reading: 8th June 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Judge calls off High Court trial into RBS rights issue Goldman Sachs boost rates for savers in bid to attract deposits Tech companies invade banks’ territory with customer loans ECB keeps money taps open but drops reference to rate cuts Some RBS investors still refuse settlement Seven reasons why…

Things worth reading: 6th June 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Would you take financial advice from a robot at your bank? Trump’s favorite bank is ignoring requests for infomation about his finances Saudi and UAE banks suspend business with Qatari banks amid diplomatic crisis Conservatives pledge to resurrect ‘Board of Trade’ to build post-Brexit deals Babies born today may…

Things worth reading: 5th June 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Peer-to-peer lender Zopa moves towards bank launch after raising £32m Would you take financial advice from a robot at your bank? Bank of England faces strike as workers vote on ‘contemptuous’ 1pc pay offer The 12 UK banks with the best public reputation Savings would last about a month…

The Finanser’s Week: 29th May – 4th June 2017

This week I’ve been mainly blogging about developments in Africa and China.  Thoughts on Dot Finance Africa … We need some education (but no thought control) I often think we need a reality check when it comes to digital finance.  Many of the pundit analysts and influencers out there believe no one needs a branch…

Things worth reading: 2nd June 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Barclays sells £2.2bn stake in African business Lloyds bulks up in credit card market with £1.9bn takeover  EU regulator fines Moody’s €1.24m for breaching credit rating rules Bank of England faces strike as workers vote on ‘contemptuous’ 1pc pay offer Peer-to-peer lender Zopa moves towards bank launch after raising…

Things worth reading: 1st June 2017

Things we’re reading today include … City firms won’t get away with ‘letterbox’ EU hubs after Brexit, watchdog warns  TV presenter Noel Edmonds unveils ‘countdown’ website in Lloyds compensation campaign HSBC to roll out robo-advice for small savers Barclays to sell £1.6bn stake in African business Banks ‘rebuilding reputation’ after crash Ireland set to sell…

Intelligent Money: Our Future Is Where We Do Not Think About Money, As Our Money Thinks For Us

What is the future?

Learn more

Learn more about Chris

About Chris Skinner

The Past, Present And Future Of Banking, Finance And Technology

Fintech expert Chris Skinner: countries need digital transformation to remain competitive

Join me on Linkedin

Follow Me on X!

Hire Chris Skinner for dinners, workshops and more

Learn directly from from one of the most influential people in technology, gain insights from the world's most innovative companies, and build a global network.

Chris’s latest book

Order now

Chris Skinner’s ‘Digital For Good’ Book Launch Event – CFTE

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on FinTech 2023

Chris Skinner
Commentator, CEO of The Finanser and best-selling author at The Finanser

Thinkers360 Thought Leader

Contact Me

Global Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award

Global 100 - 2024 Winner

Chris Skinner - Financial Markets Advisor of the Year - The Finanser - UK 2023

Best Financial Markets Advisor of the Year 2023

30 Best Regtech Blogs and Websites 2023

Kids creating the future bank | TEDxAthens

Captain Cake and the Candy Crew

Captain Cake Winner of a Golden Mom’s Choice Award

TWO-TIME WINNER OF A MOM’S CHOICE GOLD AWARD!

Alex at the Financial Services

Gaping Void's Hugh MacLeod worked with the Finanser