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The Finanser’s Week: 22nd September – 28th September 2014

Our biggest stories of the past week are … There is no next big thing … get over it #finovatefall In another conversation, I just spent some time at Finovate Fall in New York.  It’s grown a bit since I was last there four years ago - I would estimate a doubling of attendance, and it’s still…

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The Finanser’s Week: 22nd September – 28th September 2014

Our biggest stories of the past week are … There is no next big thing … get over it #finovatefall In another conversation, I just spent some time at Finovate Fall in New York.  It’s grown a bit since I was last there four years ago - I would estimate a doubling of attendance, and it’s still…

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Things worth reading: 24th September 2014

Things we're reading today include … Barclays fined for second time over clients' money The next big banking scandal? Banks launch new drive against cyber crime Torrent of bank fines could undermine safety of system, says BoE deputy Digital threat to investment banks Goldman Sachs's new London HQ facing legal challenge from neighbours over their…

Things worth reading: 23rd September 2014

Things we're reading today include … N.Y. financial regulator says to focus on cyber security Barclays faces another big fine from FCA BNP Paribas Chairman Baudouin Prot to leave: Le Figaro UBS to post €1.1bn bail Cards declined after Barclays error VIDEO: Chinese economy set for 'bumpy ride' Lending puzzle still has missing pieces Banks…

Things worth reading: 22nd September 2014

Things we're reading today include … MP accuses Co-op of ‘blatant sexism’ over demotion of bank chief’s lover Banks lead business reaction to the Scottish referendum China's central bank said to inject $81bn into system BARRON'S: Bank Of America Shares Are Going To $25 Barclays, HSBC and RBS among 13 banks facing fraud claims in…

The Finanser’s Week: 15th September – 21st September 2014

Our biggest stories of the past week are … Maybe it’s not so Simple, after all For some time, I’ve banged on about banks must redesign for a digital core.  It’s no longer a world that can live in a batch overnight update, when real-time everything is here.  That is the huge challenge for banks: how…

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Things worth reading: 19th September 2014

Things we're readting today include … Scotland votes: Markets rejoice and pound bounces back as nation rejects independence The Royal Bank of Scotland: we're staying put Market report: Monitise shares tumble as Visa turns on its investment Banks shun nations that need money most Where the biggest banking bonuses will be this year KKR seeks…

Things worth reading: 18th September 2014

Things we're reading today include … Apple Pay: don’t bank on it Barclays accused of hiding and lying about 'predatory' high-frequency traders by New York attorney general Block traders prefer the human touch Europe is now the billionaire capital of the world European court adds hundreds of millions to UK bank taxes JPMorgan Chase replaces…

Things worth reading: 17th September 2014

Things we're reading today include … US banks in race for Apple Pay advantage Bank of America forgoes $6 billion with slimmer consumer strategy European stress tests to challenge banks' political defences Bank 'tops customer service ratings' A tale of two financial centres Taxpayer's 'bad bank' closes in on £1.6bn mortgage sale LXC Coin crowdfunds…

Things worth reading: 16th September 2014

Things we're reading today include … French bank warns: Stay away from these 20 stocks ahead of Scotland vote Bank IT bod accused of stealing $40 MEEELLION from employer French bank enables consumers to tweet money Bank blames high household debt for depth of Britain’s recession Scottish independence: Commerzbank says worst case economic scenarios 'exaggerated'…

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