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Things worth reading: 23rd October 2018

Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England in the spotlight again over ‘staggeringly high’ expenses Bank CEO says the European financial system is not in good shape yet 13 million people in Britain have seen their local bank branch close down in past 10 years PayPal backs emerging markets lender Tala UK peer-to-peer…

Things worth reading: 22nd October 2018

Things we’re reading today include … Global banks curb China travel after UBS banker stopped from leaving Goldman Sachs changes Asia investment banking leadership: memo Ex-Deutsche trader charged in rate-rigging case Lloyd’s warns of  ‘crippling’ insurance crisis leaving emerging economies vulnerable Serious Fraud Office presses case to get criminal charges reinstated against Barclays over 2008…

The Finanser’s Week: 8th October – 21st October 2018

The main blog headlines are … Customer intelligent marketing is not a scary thing I grew up as a marketing guy. My first career roles were in marketing. I was trained by Kotler and Drucker, and still hold true to first principles of marketing: the 4 P’s or, if you’re not a marketing person, product,…

Things worth reading: 19th October 2018

Things we’re reading today include … PayPal quarterly profit beats estimates, shares rise Top Morgan Stanley banker moonlighted as an Uber driver to try to win role on IPO Hundreds join growing list of Britain’s ultra-rich American Express boosts full-year earnings forecasts Australia’s NAB cuts 300 staff over wrongdoing EU members should be wary of…

Things worth reading: 18th October 2018

Things we’re reading today include: Growing corporate debt echoes 2008 crisis It’s time to worry when the Bank hears echoes of the sub-prime crisis Further blow for scandal-hit Danske Bank as regulator blocks board’s CEO pick   Bank of England raises alarm over surge in high-risk lending Britain fell for a neoliberal con trick – even…

Things worth reading: 17th October 2018

Things we’re reading today include … Why your fraudster could be getting better customer service at the bank than you are ECB Bank Watchdog Race Intensifies With Donnery Gaining Momentum City watchdog extends access to dispute resolution service for small firms after string of bank scandals Banking chiefs at HSBC and Standard Chartered pull out…

Things worth reading: 16th October 2018

Things we’re reading today include … “World’s first design-led bank” Anna aims to attract creative businesses Former ‘Bad Bank’ Boss Accused Over Bribes, Banquets and Boudoirs China’s P2P lenders say regulation will fuel collapse Banks will not be forced to reveal climate change risks they face Bank of America profit beats on lower costs, loan…

Things worth reading: 15th October 2018

Things we’re reading today include … Terrifying moment giant PYTHON crashes through bank ceiling and scares staff Card clash: Mastercard is gaining market share in the UK payments market ECB should keep policy options open regardless of Fed Millennials and apps are shaking up asset management Barclays to challenge Goldman in digital-only bank market: FT…

Things worth reading: 12th October 2018

Things we’re reading today include … JPMorgan profit rises 24.5 percent, helped by higher interest rates Britain’s RBS pays first dividend in decade Goldman Sachs to open first UK office outside London as digital savings bank Marcus takes off Door opens for UBS to take majority ownership of China JV My humanity was crushed in…

Things worth reading: 11th October 2018

Things we’re reading today include … UBS investigates second sexual assault allegation ‘McMafia’ law: woman who spent £16m at Harrods is jailed banker’s wife Bank staff playing hide and seek spark armed robbery scare Bank of England to face MPs over rise in bullying and harassment cases FCA steps up UK plans to prepare for…