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Things worth reading: 18th November 2013

Things we're reading today include: Ex-bank boss 'filmed buying drugs' Former chairman of the Co-op bank ‘uses crystal meth and crack cocaine’ Co-operative Bank ex-chairman could face criminal charges over drugs video Nutmeg aims to spice up wealth management Moody’s cuts ratings of three big US banks Decline of branches: Banks fail rural customers Job…

Things worth reading: 18th November 2013

Things we're reading today include: Ex-bank boss 'filmed buying drugs' Former chairman of the Co-op bank ‘uses crystal meth and crack cocaine’ Co-operative Bank ex-chairman could face criminal charges over drugs video Nutmeg aims to spice up wealth management Moody’s cuts ratings of three big US banks Decline of branches: Banks fail rural customers Job…

The Finanser’s Week: 11th November – 17th November 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … #AskJPM? No way … JPMorgan’s social media disaster JPMorgan had this great idea this week: to host a twitter Q&A using the hashtag #AskJPM. It’s a #TwitterTakeover: We'll host our 1st live Q&A on leadership & career advice w/a leading $JPM exec on 11/14. Use #AskJPM…

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The Finanser’s Week: 11th November – 17th November 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … #AskJPM? No way … JPMorgan’s social media disaster JPMorgan had this great idea this week: to host a twitter Q&A using the hashtag #AskJPM. It’s a #TwitterTakeover: We'll host our 1st live Q&A on leadership & career advice w/a leading $JPM exec on 11/14. Use #AskJPM…

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Things worth reading: 15th November 2013

Things we're reading today include … JPMorgan cancels Twitter Q&A after tirade of abuse Barclays 'to cut 1,700 frontline staff from branches' Fitch warns on risk of eroding Co-op Bank brand UK 'bad bank' returns £3.8bn to Treasury Peer-to-peer lender eyes credit rating Last witness testifies against $8.5 billion BofA deal Nationwide sees big rise…

Things worth reading: 15th November 2013

Things we're reading today include … JPMorgan cancels Twitter Q&A after tirade of abuse Barclays 'to cut 1,700 frontline staff from branches' Fitch warns on risk of eroding Co-op Bank brand UK 'bad bank' returns £3.8bn to Treasury Peer-to-peer lender eyes credit rating Last witness testifies against $8.5 billion BofA deal Nationwide sees big rise…

Things worth reading: the European View

This month's view from Europe, courtesy of Edith Rigler : Redefining the digital divide – Economist Intelligence Unit, 4 Nov 2013 Access to the Internet has greatly expanded, but multiple barriers hamper productive usage, according to a new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit.  Factors playing a role in the “digital divide” range from lack of affordability,…

Things worth reading: the European View

This month's view from Europe, courtesy of Edith Rigler : Redefining the digital divide – Economist Intelligence Unit, 4 Nov 2013 Access to the Internet has greatly expanded, but multiple barriers hamper productive usage, according to a new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit.  Factors playing a role in the “digital divide” range from lack of affordability,…

Things worth reading: 14th November 2013

Things we're reading today include … Exits deal blow to Barclays turnround Hector Sants – the former City watchdog chief – resigns from Barclays during ‘stress leave’ Barclays blundered in hiring box-ticker Germany under review over role in EU As his term nears its end, Bernanke lauds Fed transparency UK recovery takes hold, says Bank…

Things worth reading: 13th November 2013

Things we're reading today include … Probe into currency market 'widens' RBS may face huge new bill over loan scandal, UKFI says Five banks must divulge info on alleged tax dodgers: U.S. attorneys Fresh wave of banking scandals could hit RBS, warns UKFI boss Hello, is that really you? Wonga founder Errol Damelin steps back…

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