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Things worth reading: 14th April 2014

Things we're reading today include .. Facebook targets financial services Myners says he backs Co-op values ECB signals further monetary stimulus Citi makes further cuts to trading arm UK watchdog targets bankers with big rise in penalties Tensions over money flows bode poorly for global economy Bitcoin bound for ‘guns and gold crowd’ Did Blue…

The Finanser’s Week: 7th April – 13th April 2014

Our biggest stories of the past week are … The Age of the Password is over I saw a great but scary presentation this week from Kamran Meer, Chief IT Security Officer at Bank Alfalah, the sixth largest bank in Pakistan.  Kamran began by asking the audience if they knew about the Stuxnet attack.  The  Stuxnet…

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The Finanser’s Week: 7th April – 13th April 2014

Our biggest stories of the past week are … The Age of the Password is over I saw a great but scary presentation this week from Kamran Meer, Chief IT Security Officer at Bank Alfalah, the sixth largest bank in Pakistan.  Kamran began by asking the audience if they knew about the Stuxnet attack.  The  Stuxnet…

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Things worth reading: 11th April 2014

Things we're reading today include: 'Heartbleed' computer bug threat spreads to firewalls and beyond Treasury could cut RBS stake following dividend deal Citigroup CEO faces grilling over failed plan, missed target DoJ probes Citigroup unit over suspicious transactions: WSJ How is the Co-operative Group run? Icahn drops eBay call to sell PayPal Exclusive: SEC eyes…

Things worth reading: 11th April 2014

Things we're reading today include: 'Heartbleed' computer bug threat spreads to firewalls and beyond Treasury could cut RBS stake following dividend deal Citigroup CEO faces grilling over failed plan, missed target DoJ probes Citigroup unit over suspicious transactions: WSJ How is the Co-operative Group run? Icahn drops eBay call to sell PayPal Exclusive: SEC eyes…

Things worth reading: 10th April 2014

Things we're reading today include … First Direct boss and Metro Bank founder to launch 'digital' bank Atom Metro founder to set up Britain's first 'phoneless' bank Does Metro's Bank's ex-chairman think the lender is doomed? RBS takes major step towards paying dividend Lord Myners quits Co-Op group after opposition to his reforms Deutsche Bank…

Things worth reading: 10th April 2014

Things we're reading today include … First Direct boss and Metro Bank founder to launch 'digital' bank Atom Metro founder to set up Britain's first 'phoneless' bank Does Metro's Bank's ex-chairman think the lender is doomed? RBS takes major step towards paying dividend Lord Myners quits Co-Op group after opposition to his reforms Deutsche Bank…

Things worth reading: 9th April 2014

Things we're reading today include … Big U.S. banks must boost capital by $68 billion under new rules Insurers pile pressure on the Financial Conduct Authority Untaxed U.S. corporate profits held overseas top $2.1 trillion: study Citigroup reaches $1.13bn settlement with investors Wonga TV advert banned by watchdog The big one: Bob Diamond poaches Barclays…

Things worth reading: 8th April 2014

Things we're reading today include … HFT controversy highlights two-tier market Fed gives banks more time on Volcker rule detail Pope says troubled Vatican Bank will remain open Thirteen banks to fight EU derivatives charges at May hearing: sources UBS unit must pay $5.4 million to ex-broker who sold Lehman notes: panel VIDEO: Credit Suisse…

Things worth reading: 7th April 2014

Things we're reading today include … Royal Bank of Scotland breaks vow to keep banks open by axeing 44 branches Lloyds Banking Group prepares for sale of more of taxpayer's stake Exclusive: Investment bank Lazard’s ‘cosy’ relationship with Government questioned by MPs Nasdaq setbacks test shareholder patience Exclusive: Lay off regulator Martin Wheatley or risk…

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