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Things worth reading: 29th January 2018

Things we’re reading today include … 1 in 5 people have a secret bank account Bank-based blockchain projects are going to transform the financial services industry City banks downsizing – and it has little to do with Brexit outcome Coincheck promises 46bn yen refund after cryptocurrency theft Active fund managers beat market by just 16p…

The Finanser’s Week: 22nd January 2017 – 28th January 2018

This week’s main blog headlines are … The wealth divide is growing and threatening A final reflection on the way of the world before getting back to FinTech and banking. Whilst on holiday, we became interested in buying a property in Dubai, and began making enquiries. It soon transpired that this would be a dream,…

Things worth reading: 26th January 2018

Things we’re reading today include … Mortgage approvals by UK banks ‘falling off a cliff’ World Bank chief economist Paul Romer steps down Bank of America, Citigroup reviewing the use of credit cards to buy bitcoin 50 Cent forgot he had a stash of Bitcoin now worth $8m Bank of England payments glitch causes delays…

Things worth reading: 25th January 2018

Things we’re reading today include … Bank of America customers protest new requirements for free checking Atom Bank founder Thomson to quit UK’s first app-based lender Blockchain advocate Tesco poaches RBS boss to lead its banking arm SMEs under-served and overcharged by big banks Stripe to ditch Bitcoin payment support Davos: Blockchain can no longer…

Things worth reading: 24th January 2018

Things we’re reading today include … Davos: Blockchain can no longer be ignored Twitter’s Anthony Noto leaves to join SoFi UBS chairman warns against bitcoin investment as cryptocurrency falls 12% RBS to sell London HQ as cost-cutting drive continues Trump’s choice Jerome Powell approved as Federal Reserve head Buy-to-let lending fuels Paragon Bank’s growth despite…

Things worth reading: 23rd January 2018

Things we’re reading today include … Davos explained: In 90 seconds Davos: 9 memorable moments from the World Economic Forum’s history South Korea to ban cryptocurrency traders from using anonymous bank accounts More small businesses should be protected from bad banking, City watchdog says  UBS to start moving City jobs ‘early this year’ ahead of Brexit…

Things worth reading: 22nd January 2018

Things we’re reading today include … Do Consumers Really Want to Bank With Amazon? Why do banks take different approaches to fraud? City hiring to rumble on despite Brexit as Bitcoin boom creates jobs Customers can go hang at RBS, where profit is the only motive | Kevin McKenna US banks suffer 20% jump in…

The Finanser’s Week: 15th January 2017 – 21st January 2018

The main blog headlines are … #Brexit, Banking and Equivalence As usual, the Financial Services Club was delighted to host David Doyle as our starting speaker for 2018, and he presented a fine overview of all the things bubbling as top  of the agenda in the European Union’s regulatory plans for 2018. Led by the…

Things worth reading: 19th January 2018

Things we’re reading today include … Santander boss named in RBS scandal Old hands in South Korea Bitcoin market unfazed by threats of ban HSBC to pay $100 million to settle U.S. probe into currency rigging ATM shake-up could leave many without cash, consumer group warns EU watchdog eyes crackdown on Bitcoin trading as crytocurrency…

Things worth reading: 18th January 2018

Things we’re reading today include … World’s Fourth Largest Bank MUFG To Launch Own Cryptocurrency In 2018 Cyber attack damage could cost as much as Hurricane Katrina  Goldman posts first quarterly loss in six years RBS memo urging staff to ‘let customers hang themselves’ published Bitcoin: South Korea sways cryptocurrency prices – but how? Barclays…

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