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Things worth reading: 20th January 2015

Things we're reading today include … Co-op Bank unveils new ethical policy that bans lending to tax-avoiding companies TSB opens mortgages to brokers Weavering hedge fund boss Ulf Magnus Michael Peterson guilty of fraud Clydesdale hires AIB boss as its new chief executive ahead of sale Bank debt issuance touches record levels Savers getting raw…

Things worth reading: 19th January 2015

Things we're reading today include … How to set up a new bank: 'It'll take you longer than you think and cost more than you think' Obama’s $110 Billion Bank Tax Would Hurt Economy Leading banker Antonio Simoes says being gay has been 'an advantage' in the world of finance Mounting rules affect building societies…

The Finanser’s Week: 12th January 2015 – 18th January 2015

Our biggest stories of the past week are … Sign of the times: Bank Systems & Technology ceases print media I stumbled across a blog post from a colleague in the USA, Kathy Burger, announcing the end of Bank Systems & Technology (BS&T) last week.  Which bank stock would you buy? I was asked which…

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Things worth reading: 16th January 2015

Things we're reading today include … Google in peer-to-peer lending venture RBS admits mis-selling loans to troubled businesses Morgan Stanley executives visit brokerages to reassure after data theft US bank giants miss profit forecasts Bank of America fourth-quarter profit hurt by low interest rates Citi hit by sharp drop in trading revenue Swiss central bank…

Things worth reading: 15th January 2015

Things we're reading today include … Northern Rock's bad bank appeals £258m compensation ruling for Together mortgage customers Barclays snaps up former Bank of America exec for restructuring JPMorgan hit by $1bn in new legal charges JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon angry over regulators 'assault' JP Morgan boss claims banks are 'under assault' Bank of America…

Things worth reading: 14th January 2015

Things we're reading today include … Millions could have to change bank sort code under ring-fence rules James Moore: Has Standard Chartered dug itself into a hole? Fitch slams Bank of England for letting banks hide emergency support Small Talk: Crowdfunding must now be taken seriously by rivals ECB President Mario Draghi dips his toe…

Things worth reading: 13th January 2015

Things we're reading today include … Atom Bank founder promises competitive savings rates and current accounts when it opens virtual doors later this year Malaysia to scrap $20 billion bank merger – sources Fresh fears for mutuals as problems return at Manchester society RBS facing £6bn hit to profits from fines, claims JP Morgan Citigroup…

Things worth reading: 12th January 2015

Things we're reading today include … Former MIT Professor 'robbed Manhattan bank and filmed the whole heist for art project' New capital goals and Santander share sale heap pressure on Europe’s banks So now we know; the Bank wasn't up to the job Eight things that your bank will never ask you – but a…

Things worth reading: 12th January 2015

Things we're reading today include … Former MIT Professor 'robbed Manhattan bank and filmed the whole heist for art project' New capital goals and Santander share sale heap pressure on Europe’s banks So now we know; the Bank wasn't up to the job Eight things that your bank will never ask you – but a…

The Finanser’s Week: 5th January 2015 – 11th January 2015

Our biggest stories during the holidays are … Welcome to 2015! Welcome to 2015!  Hello to a whole New Year and we trust you had a fantastic holiday break.  Back with a bang, we will have lots of news, predictions, forecasts and ideas to share over the next few weeks but, to start the New…

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