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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…

The Finanser’s Week: 31st March – 6th April 2014

Our biggest stories of the past week are … March 31, 2014 Basel III: a mess of regulatory conflicts? I chaired a meeting recently between counterparty banks.  The focus of the discussions was Basel III and, specifically, three new regulatory ratios required for banks to manage: April 01, 2014 Alibaba acquires China Union Pay in…

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Things worth reading: 4th April 2014

Things we're reading today include … How Nigeria will become Africa's biggest economy JPMorgan restructures ‘London whale’ unit Treasury would have 'overruled' regulator in favour of Co-op bid NatWest glitch leaves thousands of savers without interest Australian bank boss resigns 'to spend time with family' Credit Suisse takes new hit over tax probe Lloyds to…

Things worth reading: 3rd April 2014

Things we're reading today include … High frequency trading: the TV debate that brought Wall Street to a halt JP Morgan says processing payment from Russian embassy Challenger bank Aldermore's profits rise more than 1,000pc Citigroup faces criminal inquiry for fraud at Mexico unit: NYT Clearstream faces US criminal probe Intesa in talks to sell…

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