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Things worth reading: 11th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … UK banks ready for new crisis, Moody's declares In praise of bank leverage ratios Greece's life-saving austerity medics EU unveils bank wind-down strategy Brussels faces off against Berlin with plan for failing banks 'Fabulous Fab' lawyer wants email excluded from trial Three FSA bosses handed pay-offs totalling £800,000 Exclusive:…

Things worth reading: 10th July 2013

Things we're reading today include : Who is affected by big currency movements? Big banks face tougher lending rules than global rivals Insurance 'add-ons' to be investigated by regulators UBS once again the world's largest private bank as assets surge Wall Street beats the City in bidding war to run Libor Map: Which country pays…

Things worth reading: 10th July 2013

Things we're reading today include : Who is affected by big currency movements? Big banks face tougher lending rules than global rivals Insurance 'add-ons' to be investigated by regulators UBS once again the world's largest private bank as assets surge Wall Street beats the City in bidding war to run Libor Map: Which country pays…

Things worth reading: 9th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Bankers face jail in tough City reform Bank shares soar despite George Osborne's apparent 'crackdown' Protests as key reforms to banking system are thrown out Andrew Tyrie: bank reform legislation 'so weak as to be virtually useless' Global regulator may simplify complex new bank rules Exclusive: Regulator close to…

Things worth reading: 9th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Bankers face jail in tough City reform Bank shares soar despite George Osborne's apparent 'crackdown' Protests as key reforms to banking system are thrown out Andrew Tyrie: bank reform legislation 'so weak as to be virtually useless' Global regulator may simplify complex new bank rules Exclusive: Regulator close to…

Things worth reading: the European View

This week's view from Europe, courtesy of Edith Rigler : Confusion reigns around ‘BIC from IBAN Derivation' Solutions for Cross-Border SEPA Transactions European Payments Council, June 2013 The EPC plans to host a workshop on 24 September 2013 in Brussels to initiate a dialogue on the minimum requirements for cross-border ‘BIC from IBAN derivation’ solutions. New proposals on…

Things worth reading: the European View

This week's view from Europe, courtesy of Edith Rigler : Confusion reigns around ‘BIC from IBAN Derivation' Solutions for Cross-Border SEPA Transactions European Payments Council, June 2013 The EPC plans to host a workshop on 24 September 2013 in Brussels to initiate a dialogue on the minimum requirements for cross-border ‘BIC from IBAN derivation’ solutions. New proposals on…

Things worth reading: 8th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … ECB cannot solve euro zone crisis: Bundesbank chief European regulator preparing database on bankers Osborne set to back sweeping City reform Banks warn of risk at clearing houses George Osborne to implement tough reforms on standards in City Lord Davies leads Lloyds consortium Banks line up to run Lloyds…

Things worth reading: 5th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Barclays chief seeks to mend rift with PRA Fund management: The rise of smart beta City lawyers in elite 'magic circle' of five firms share £2.2bn pay pot Emerging markets mania was a costly mistake: Goldman executive VIDEO: A summer of discontent for Europe? Free exchange: A trio of…

Things worth reading: 5th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Barclays chief seeks to mend rift with PRA Fund management: The rise of smart beta City lawyers in elite 'magic circle' of five firms share £2.2bn pay pot Emerging markets mania was a costly mistake: Goldman executive VIDEO: A summer of discontent for Europe? Free exchange: A trio of…

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