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Things worth reading: 8th October 2014

Things we're reading today include … Barclays says New York 'dark pool' suit oversteps legal bounds Rabobank suspends 2 London forex traders Lord Hill could be stripped of banking regulation powers Banks to change rules governing derivatives market: FT James Moore: Good riddance to bankers who can’t comply with reasonable requirements Berkshire's Buffett says U.S….

Things worth reading: 7th October 2014

Things we're reading today include … Goldman Sachs 'charmed Gadaffi-era sovereign wealth fund employees with girls and alcohol' in trip to Morocco 'Heavy drinking and girls' on Libyan investors' Goldman-funded trips Exclusive: BNP asks other banks for help as dollar clearing ban nears Iranian banking newcomer struggles as fear of sanctions hits humanitarian deals U.S.,…

Things worth reading: 7th October 2014

Things we're reading today include … Goldman Sachs 'charmed Gadaffi-era sovereign wealth fund employees with girls and alcohol' in trip to Morocco 'Heavy drinking and girls' on Libyan investors' Goldman-funded trips Exclusive: BNP asks other banks for help as dollar clearing ban nears Iranian banking newcomer struggles as fear of sanctions hits humanitarian deals U.S.,…

Things worth reading: 6th October 2014

Things we're reading today include … Wonga founder Errol Damelin sold £4m stake before scandals P2P lenders lured into treacherous seas London beats New York as most popular destination for workers: survey New financial chat platform could be bigger than Bloomberg Strong growth in UK financial services Banking shares lead FTSE 100 higher Financial firms…

Things worth reading: 6th October 2014

Things we're reading today include … Wonga founder Errol Damelin sold £4m stake before scandals P2P lenders lured into treacherous seas London beats New York as most popular destination for workers: survey New financial chat platform could be bigger than Bloomberg Strong growth in UK financial services Banking shares lead FTSE 100 higher Financial firms…

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…

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