Things we're reading today include … Banks censured over 'pointless' political lobbying Why China's financial jitters matter RBS probes itself over failure to lend to firms Banks / Basel III: cold comfort Debit card 'is first choice online' VIDEO: Payday loan lender explains 296% APR Co-op failed investors, MP claims HSBC wins OK of record…
Things we're reading today include … Winklevoss twins plan to float Bitcoin stash Croatia celebrates on joining EU Rothschild to advise on potential RBS split: FT Former KPMG partner pleads guilty for insider trading scheme Payday lending advertising faces ban under hard-hitting new rules Clock is ticking for banks to get to grips with anti-money-laundering…
Things we're reading today include … 'Monsignor 500' and suitcases full of cash in Vatican bank scandal RBS collapse: Bank had just few hours of cash left Bank chiefs to warn Barclays over lending Barclays backs 'Big Four' against audit shake-up Wonga calls for tougher rules on payday loans Wonga boss Errol Damelin: it's time…
Our biggest stories of the past week are … A £30 billion banking mess (but it's getting sorted out) I hosted a dinner this week, where a group of senior bank executives involved in cleaning up the PPI mess gathered to debate and discuss what had been learnt from the experience. For those overseas readers…
Things we're reading today include … Church-backed bid for RBS arm could herald ethical bank EU makes bank creditors bear losses as Cyprus bail-in becomes blue-print for rescues Europe’s transactions tax facing delay Peer to peer’ currencies exchange launched EU deal to block future bank bailouts by taxpayers VIDEO: Who should pay when banks go…
Things we're reading today include … Church-backed bid for RBS arm could herald ethical bank EU makes bank creditors bear losses as Cyprus bail-in becomes blue-print for rescues Europe’s transactions tax facing delay Peer to peer’ currencies exchange launched EU deal to block future bank bailouts by taxpayers VIDEO: Who should pay when banks go…
Things we're reading today include … VIDEO: UK economy in graphs and statistics Standard Chartered income beats expectations EU in draft deal on bank bailouts Decision due on payday competition Basel moves on bank borrowing limit plan Virgin Money prepares for float after moving into the black BNP Paribas' UK traders say bank is 'holding…
Things we're reading today include … Peer lending beats equity returns What makes Jane Austen the ideal banknote candidate? Britain leads the world on banking reform Lebanese bank to pay U.S. $102 million in money-laundering case VocaLink develops mobile payments app Zapp Outgoing Governor Sir Mervyn King fires parting shot at banks for 'intense lobbying' over…
Things we're reading today include … Analysis: Another China central bank worry; companies push into lending Anglo Irish bankers 'tricked' government into bailout Vocalink to launch mobile payments scheme Red tape forces Barclays to stop UK Somali workers sending cash home World's bankers meet, pressing for clarity on regulatory change Barclays faces pressure over Somalia…
Things worth reading today include … Want advice from Barclays? You'll need £100,000 Barclays to sell on data from savers and track mobile phones Co-op Bank is losing its ethical edge UK's Lloyds to ask for two-year extension on branches sale-report Biker Charlotte Hogg's blushes are spared The challenges Mark Carney faces as Bank of…
