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Things worth reading: 21st March 2014

Things we're reading today include … Bitcoin's promise: a financial revolution the web's been waiting for Trader banned and fined for rigging gilt in QE operations Europe strikes deal to complete banking union All big U.S. banks but one pass Fed's health test Family wins right to sue RBS over their lost firm Spain's Bankia…

Things worth reading: 21st March 2014

Things we're reading today include … Bitcoin's promise: a financial revolution the web's been waiting for Trader banned and fined for rigging gilt in QE operations Europe strikes deal to complete banking union All big U.S. banks but one pass Fed's health test Family wins right to sue RBS over their lost firm Spain's Bankia…

Things worth reading: 20th March 2014

Things we're reading today include … Ex-JPMorgan 'Whale' supervisor files claim against UK regulator Deutsche Bank to cut 500 more jobs HSBC house broker downgrades bank's shares to 'sell' Co-operative Group announces management overhaul Exclusive: Chatroom evidence questions BoE role in FX probe – sources Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn-led hedge fund aims to raise $2 billion…

Things worth reading: 20th March 2014

Things we're reading today include … Ex-JPMorgan 'Whale' supervisor files claim against UK regulator Deutsche Bank to cut 500 more jobs HSBC house broker downgrades bank's shares to 'sell' Co-operative Group announces management overhaul Exclusive: Chatroom evidence questions BoE role in FX probe – sources Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn-led hedge fund aims to raise $2 billion…

Things worth reading: 19th March 2014

Things we're reading today include … Bank of England orders lenders to 'pre-fund' customer payments Central banks' inflation obsession was fatally flawed, says BofE Governor Mark Carney Global giants still 'too big to fail', warns Bank Bank of England announces three senior appointments A welcome shake-up at the Bank of England, but it won't stop…

Things worth reading: 19th March 2014

Things we're reading today include … Bank of England orders lenders to 'pre-fund' customer payments Central banks' inflation obsession was fatally flawed, says BofE Governor Mark Carney Global giants still 'too big to fail', warns Bank Bank of England announces three senior appointments A welcome shake-up at the Bank of England, but it won't stop…

Things worth reading: 18th March 2014

Things we're reading today include … Barclays needs to consider break-up UK Treasury to name Anthony Habgood chairman of Bank of England's board: Sky Sir Jon Cunliffe warns global banks 'still too big to fail' BoE has 'no confidence' a failing big bank could be saved Ex-BofA banker pleads guilty to theft, gets prison: Massachusetts…

Things worth reading: 18th March 2014

Things we're reading today include … Barclays needs to consider break-up UK Treasury to name Anthony Habgood chairman of Bank of England's board: Sky Sir Jon Cunliffe warns global banks 'still too big to fail' BoE has 'no confidence' a failing big bank could be saved Ex-BofA banker pleads guilty to theft, gets prison: Massachusetts…

Things worth reading: 17th March 2014

Things we're reading today include … RBS looking at merger options for Ulster Bank – report RBS in advanced talks over resuming dividends: FT Now Co-op pays official £2,000 a day to examine why it is in debt Fraud from stolen bank cards highest since 2006 Mizuho Bank added to Mt Gox as defendant Europe…

Things worth reading: 17th March 2014

Things we're reading today include … RBS looking at merger options for Ulster Bank – report RBS in advanced talks over resuming dividends: FT Now Co-op pays official £2,000 a day to examine why it is in debt Fraud from stolen bank cards highest since 2006 Mizuho Bank added to Mt Gox as defendant Europe…