Chris Skinner's blog

Shaping the future of finance

Reading

The Finanser’s Week: 19th August – 25th August 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … Banks should not be political pawns I received an email on my recent blogs about remittances and Somalia from one reader, Knut Flottorp, and thought it worth posting on the blog to add to the debate. The banks will have problems with Somalia no matter what……

Cognizant Logo

Things worth reading: 23rd August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Banks face £1.3bn compensation bill Virgin hires key bank executives Hackers strip Swiss bank account of the former Countess of Normanton Moody’s considers downgrading top US banks Bank fears cloud Europe’s brightening outlook SEC chair to convene meeting with exchanges following Nasdaq problems Britain's faustian pact with the banks…

Things worth reading: 22nd August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Moritz Erhardt, 21, died after reportedly working 72 hours in a row Hackers use DDoSes to distract bank staff whilst stealing MILLIONS Bank of England's Weale says more QE could still be needed – paper Banks face £1.5bn compensation bill for mis-selling credit card insurance AUDIO: Crowdfunding: A risky…

Things worth reading: 21st August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Intern, 21, dies during investment bank summer scheme Bank intern death leads to calls for shake-up RBS bidder could make £330m from branch deal ‘We’re the only real bidder’ for RBS branches, says W&G Investments Investment banks begin hiring City bonuses soar as bankers profit from 45p tax Goldman…

Things worth reading: 21st August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Intern, 21, dies during investment bank summer scheme Bank intern death leads to calls for shake-up RBS bidder could make £330m from branch deal ‘We’re the only real bidder’ for RBS branches, says W&G Investments Investment banks begin hiring City bonuses soar as bankers profit from 45p tax Goldman…

Things worth reading: 20th August 2013

Things we're reading today include … JPMorgan investigated by DoJ over possible energy market manipulation UK 'has lost 40% of bank branches' RBS warned over turning down £1.5bn branch bid Safe banks do not mean slow growth JPMorgan: hiring on all cylinders RBS will have to answer to the City if it goes it alone…

Things worth reading: 20th August 2013

Things we're reading today include … JPMorgan investigated by DoJ over possible energy market manipulation UK 'has lost 40% of bank branches' RBS warned over turning down £1.5bn branch bid Safe banks do not mean slow growth JPMorgan: hiring on all cylinders RBS will have to answer to the City if it goes it alone…

Things worth reading: 19th August 2013

Things we're reading today include … JP Morgan in bribery probe over Chinese staff Computer error blamed in Everbright trade New rules for banks pose 'excessive' burden Towns hit by 348 bank branch closures last year Boom in plastic money as Nigerians spend US aid pleas over financial scandals rise fivefold Australian bond traders suspect…

The Finanser’s Week: 12th August – 18th August 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … Wake me up before September ends It’s August and September is imminent.  What happens in September? The Financial Services Club begins its new season of meetings? Yes.  The world starts preparing for the end of summer / start of summer, dependent upon which hemisphere you live in? …

VocaLink_rgb_250x120

Things worth reading: 16th August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Facebook eyes mobile payment feature Judge allows California case against Standard & Poor's to proceed UK ‘zombie bank’ pitches for future role Warren Buffett makes $3bn bet on banks Bank account switch date announced Whale catch might not make banks safer Flood of bad loans to test China’s system…

Intelligent Money: Our Future Is Where We Do Not Think About Money, As Our Money Thinks For Us

What is the future?

Learn more

Learn more about Chris

About Chris Skinner

The Past, Present And Future Of Banking, Finance And Technology

Fintech expert Chris Skinner: countries need digital transformation to remain competitive

Join me on Linkedin

Follow Me on X!

Hire Chris Skinner for dinners, workshops and more

Learn directly from from one of the most influential people in technology, gain insights from the world's most innovative companies, and build a global network.

Chris’s latest book

Order now

Chris Skinner’s ‘Intelligent Money’ Book Launch Event

Lifetime Achievement Award

Kids creating the future bank | TEDxAthens

Alex at the Financial Services

Gaping Void's Hugh MacLeod worked with the Finanser