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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…

Things worth reading: 31st May 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Aviva eyeing AI and big data in bid to become fintech firm How will the rollout of open banking affect me? Russian Company Pins European Bank Attacks on North Korea Spanish Banks Form New Blockchain Consortium How to get a UK banking or e-money license: the basics Bank Customers…

Things worth reading: 30th May 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Brexit: French officials in ‘serious’ talks with banks about leaving London Singapore’s central bank fines Credit Suisse, UOB over AML breaches Are banks about to operate completely online? Royal Bank of Scotland set to avoid trial over £12bn crisis-era rights issue China’s shadow banking crackdown shakes markets Banks concerned…

Things worth reading: 29th May 2017

Things we’re reading today include … You can now set up borderless businesses and bank accounts online as e-residents of Estonia Ex-Anglo bank chief FitzPatrick cleared of fraud Democrats urge Deutsche Bank to audit accounts held by Trump and family Bank of England fat cats blew £20K of public money on four bosses’ leaving dos…

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

This week’s main blog headlines are … Should I buy some bitcoin now? I’m being asked this a lot as the value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have increased ten-fold in the past few weeks.  Good for those who have some.  Bemusing for those who don’t.  There are a range of factors driving the rise…

Things worth reading: 26th May 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Central bankers unveil code to crack down on currency market rigging Lloyds chairman: Brexit will not lead to ‘Jenga tower’ collapse of UK finserve sector New payday loan regulations come into force Initial coin offerings risk damaging your financial health This week’s Economist: One bitcoin is worth twice as much…

Things worth reading: 25th May 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Moody’s downgrades China for first time since 1989 as it warns financial strength will erode as debt mounts Google plans to track credit card spending Funding Circle wins approval from regulator in peer-to-peer boost Potential settlement in RBS £12bn rights issue trial hit by further delays as lawyers can’t…

Things worth reading: 24th May 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Transferwise’s Borderless bank account lets you save money in different currencies Morgan Stanley to curb veteran adviser recruiting Barclays facing £1.6bn High Court lawsuit  RBS on verge of avoiding embarrassing High Court battle as investors poised to agree to £200m settlement Bank of England Governor tricked by email prankster…

Things worth reading: 23rd May 2017

Things we’re reading today include … Hackers hit Russian bank customers, planned international cyber raids Under Pressure: The Shifting Landscape of Banking Regulations Banknote maker De La Rue quids in as profits rise TransferWise to offer cross-border bank accounts Barclays tightens email security to prevent hoaxes after boss fell for fake chairman prankster Trial over…

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