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Things worth reading: 24th June 2014

Things we're reading today include … Exclusive: EU to consider tax on financial industry to fund supervision Sainsbury's Bank hires 500 staff in travel money push MBIA says Credit Suisse hid crucial documents in U.S. mortgage case Santander makes €700m Nordic acquisition Exclusive: Iran seeks to resolve HSBC freeze on some trade financing – sources…

Things worth reading: 24th June 2014

Things we're reading today include … Exclusive: EU to consider tax on financial industry to fund supervision Sainsbury's Bank hires 500 staff in travel money push MBIA says Credit Suisse hid crucial documents in U.S. mortgage case Santander makes €700m Nordic acquisition Exclusive: Iran seeks to resolve HSBC freeze on some trade financing – sources…

Things worth reading: 23rd June 2014

Things we're reading today include … The shrinking of British banks is bad for their employees, the City and Britain Queen's bank Coutts denies al-Qaeda links Banks speed up shift to forex automation Role of banks recedes in wake of crisis China banks seek profit boost through their bad debts ABN Amro opens UK asset-based…

Things worth reading: 23rd June 2014

Things we're reading today include … The shrinking of British banks is bad for their employees, the City and Britain Queen's bank Coutts denies al-Qaeda links Banks speed up shift to forex automation Role of banks recedes in wake of crisis China banks seek profit boost through their bad debts ABN Amro opens UK asset-based…

The Finanser’s Week: 16th June – 22nd June 2014

Our biggest stories of the past week are … The threat to banks is not Google or Amazon but … What amazes me about the banking system is that the banking system does not believe it needs to change.   It does not believe it is being disrupted by technology.  It is dismissive of many new…

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The Finanser’s Week: 16th June – 22nd June 2014

Our biggest stories of the past week are … The threat to banks is not Google or Amazon but … What amazes me about the banking system is that the banking system does not believe it needs to change.   It does not believe it is being disrupted by technology.  It is dismissive of many new…

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Things worth reading: 20th June 2014

Things we're reading today include … Goldman Sachs trader in row over $13 million bonus Lloyds likely to price TSB shares just below 260p Lloyds considers selling larger chunk of TSB China and UK start currency trades Data tycoon worth £450m on float success pledges he’s staying put Judge lets DoJ proceed with fraud case…

Things worth reading: 20th June 2014

Things we're reading today include … Goldman Sachs trader in row over $13 million bonus Lloyds likely to price TSB shares just below 260p Lloyds considers selling larger chunk of TSB China and UK start currency trades Data tycoon worth £450m on float success pledges he’s staying put Judge lets DoJ proceed with fraud case…

Things worth reading: 19th June 2014

Things worth reading today include … Why London is first for Chinese currency China’s banking leader rejects fears over British exit from EU EU threat on banking in U.S. trade talks is empty, official says Helena Morrissey to head Investment Association Accounting rule change challenges banks Rules push on clearing poses risk to banks Breathing…

Things worth reading: 18th June 2014

Things we're reading today include … ‘We sold loans no-one could understand’ says bank bos Deutsche Bank Hires Sylvie Matherat As Global Head of Regulatory Affair Mark Carney: Bank 'will not hesitate' to cool UK housing boom U.S. banks seen falling short of new debt funding rule Ex-Goldman director goes to prison, still owes $13.9…

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