Chris Skinner's blog

Shaping the future of finance

Reading

Things worth reading: 14th July 2016

Things we’re reading today include … Philip Hammond appointed chancellor George Osborne Deutsche Boerse reaches halfway point in vote for London Stock Exchange merger Ex-European Commission head Barroso under fire over Goldman Sachs job City hiring holds up despite referendum Business optimism deteriorates ‘out of all recognition’ in UK after Brexit vote Unicredit to raise…

Things worth reading: 8th July 2016

Things we’re reading today include … World faces deflation shock as China devalues yuan at accelerating pace Brexit could deliver ‘significant’ blow to eurozone, ECB warns Four ex-Barclays traders jailed for Libor fraud Five U.S. investment banks offer support for London after Brexit vote RBS and Lloyds upgraded as analysts see bottom of the market…

Things worth reading: 6th July 2016

Things we’re reading today include … Are we set for another wave of new challenger banks? Bank of England releases £150bn of lending amid warnings on stability Here are the five biggest risks facing the UK economy Mastercard to face UK class action lawsuit Fed’s Williams says Brexit effect as expected, no big deal FBI…

Things worth reading: 5th July 2016

Things we’re reading today include … India’s “unbanked” resist push for them to get accounts London Stock Exchange shareholders agree German deal Global investment banks have slowest first half since 2012 RBS sale delayed for ‘a couple of years’ by Brexit share price crash Bank of England could pump up funding for lending after Brexit,…

The Finanser’s Week: 20th June – 3rd July 2016

Here are our key posts for the past two weeks … What would Brexit mean for the UK financial services industry? I just discovered a really interesting legal view of the implications of the Brexit vote on the UK Financial Services sector.  It was in a magazine by Mayer Brown, a law firm, written by…

Things worth reading: 1st July 2016

Things we’re reading today include … Markets shift after Carney speech Visa, MasterCard $7.25 billion settlement with retailers is thrown out Deutsche Bank hit by IMF hazard warning HSBC will only move jobs out of London in ‘extreme’ Brexit scenario Brexit: Singapore bank UOB suspends London property loans Barclays ‘has no plans to move jobs’…

Things worth reading: 29th June 2016

Things we’re reading today include … Winter is coming: what the UK’s Brexit talks will look like in Game of Thrones scenes Banks work on post-Brexit strategy Here’s the one sector that has done very well out of Brexit Richard Branson: Virgin Group lost a third of value since Brexit vote – video Shares in…

Things worth reading: 28th June 2016

Things we’re reading today include: Brexit fallout continues … Passport question looms large for banks Three effects of Brexit on the City of London UK stripped of final ‘AAA’ rating and FTSE 350 surrenders £140bn in Brexit aftermath Berlin eyes UK’s IT talent The global order is dying. But it’s an illusion to think Britain…

Things worth reading: 24th June 2016 #Brexocalpyse

Things we’re reading today include … How will the world’s policymakers respond to Brexit? ‘Buy gold’ searches soar 500pc after Britain votes to leave EU: here’s how to get your hands on the yellow metal Brexit: business leaders react as Britain votes to leave EU City of London counts the cost of Brexit Brexit aftermath:…

The Finanser’s Week: 13th June – 19th June 2016

This week’s news was a summary of the White House Fintech Summit that took place in Washington on June 10. America’s banking regulations strangle innovations I was asked the question the other day as to why there is no new digital bank start-up in the USA … America’s regulations are not the problem I received…

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 ‘Intelligent Money’ Book Launch Event

The 10 Most Empowering Business Leaders to Watch in 2025

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Finance 2024

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