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Things worth reading: 11th August 2015

Things we're reading today include … Taiwan bank trials face-recognition ATM Warren Raises Alarm Over Encrypted Bank Messaging System UK’s oldest private bank C. Hoare & Co finally goes digital Japanese bank Nomura just wiped out a load of traders Co-op set to escape misconduct fines from regulators Clydesdale pushes on with float despite more…

Things worth reading: 10th August 2015

Things we're reading today include … Small Talk: Financial technology can rejuvenate Britain – and be a force for good The lessons from Quindell, or how investors can save millions and sleep safely Swiss banks step up battle for Asia's super-rich P2P ‘land grab’ draws more than 100 startups City fraud cases fall as cutbacks hamper…

The Finanser’s Week: 3rd August – 9th August 2015

Our main stories this week include … A new debate: should Germany leave the Eurozone? I haven’t blogged much about Europe or other things other than Fintech lately.  I guess because Fintech is taking up so much of my time and discussions, but the Greek crisis has not gone unnoticed in the news headlines or…

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Things worth reading: 7th August 2015

Things we're reading today include … Analysis: Bitcoin startups lure quant whizzes from Wall Street RBS builds $3bn safety buffer by issuing 'coco' bonds Barclays chairman John McFarlane bans flip-flops and jeans at head office Bank of England signals no interest rate rise until 2016 Sexism in the City: Why is banking stuck in 1985?…

Things worth reading: 6th August 2015

Things we're reading today include … Standard Charter faces calls to quit 'carbon bomb' mine High street banks 'making millions' by confusing customers out of switching current accounts Lending Club: still growing Are we ready to forgive the bankers? JPMorgan to move 2,150 jobs to New Jersey from New York: WSJ Last Madoff fraud defendant…

Things worth reading: 5th August 2015

Things we're reading today include … HSBC promotes rising star Antonio Simoes to Europe chief Challenger banks raid rival lenders for top staff Cleaning up the financial markets Chancellor sells stake in RBS at a loss of £1.1bn City of London employers are failing disabled workers, says Lord Mayor How will HSBC’s Stuart Gulliver fare…

Things worth reading: 3rd August 2015

Things we're reading today include … HSBC beats forecasts as Hong Kong drives 10 percent rise in first-half profit HSBC selling unprofitable Brazil unit to Bradesco for $5.2 billion HSBC profits up 10% driven by growth in China We have given the keys of the global banking business to the Americans, says John Hourican Greek…

The Finanser’s Week: 27th July – 2nd August 2015

Our main stories this week include … Fintech attacks whilst bank CxO's snooze Since asking a while ago who will be the Uber of banking, I’m fed up with everyone talking about the Uber of banking.  For example, two headlines caught my eye this morning: Visa Invests in Stripe to Prep for the 'Uberization' of Retail; and Will…

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Things worth reading: 30th July 2015

Things we're reading today include … Barclays profits climb as investment bank makes surprise lurch to health Prove you understand your risks or hold more capital, banks told Funding Circle set to float fund Libor-style scandals could happen again as banks are failing to reform, says FCA The HSBC fiasco might be a cautionary tale…

Things worth reading: 29th July 2015

Things we're reading today include … Contactless cards replace cash as shoppers flash the plastic Restructure banks to help wider society, says BoE chief economist Cyber insecurity: When 95% isn’t good enough Going for Gold(man): UK bank analyst pay tops out at 71,000 pounds Challenger banks are forcing the big boys to cut mortgage prices,…

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