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Things worth reading: 2nd August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Moral objections to the case against Wonga Trader liable in $1bn Goldman fraud Ex-Goldman banker, Fabrice Tourre, defrauded investors, US court rules New York probing how banks use databases to screen customers: NYT Profile Ross McEwan – the Kiwi taking on the toughest job in UK banking TSB to…

Things worth reading: 2nd August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Moral objections to the case against Wonga Trader liable in $1bn Goldman fraud Ex-Goldman banker, Fabrice Tourre, defrauded investors, US court rules New York probing how banks use databases to screen customers: NYT Profile Ross McEwan – the Kiwi taking on the toughest job in UK banking TSB to…

Things worth reading: 1st August 2013

Things we're reading today include … RBS poised to appoint New Zealander Ross McEwan as chief executive RBS selects McEwan as new chief Don’t buy the hype from Barclays Goldman blinks but no relief for Wall Street's commodity traders Nicola Horlick raises £150,000 from small investors BNP Paribas hit by European decline Banks hit by…

Things worth reading: 1st August 2013

Things we're reading today include … RBS poised to appoint New Zealander Ross McEwan as chief executive RBS selects McEwan as new chief Don’t buy the hype from Barclays Goldman blinks but no relief for Wall Street's commodity traders Nicola Horlick raises £150,000 from small investors BNP Paribas hit by European decline Banks hit by…

Things worth reading: 31st July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Former Citibank employee sentenced for Salomon Brothers theft Dodgy payday lenders throw in the towel Profits suffer at Santander UK following rise in savings rates Payment protection insurance complaints 'may have peaked', says watchdog SEC sues ex-Santander executive, ex-Spanish judge for insider trading How Barclays lost to the 'capital…

Things worth reading: 31st July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Former Citibank employee sentenced for Salomon Brothers theft Dodgy payday lenders throw in the towel Profits suffer at Santander UK following rise in savings rates Payment protection insurance complaints 'may have peaked', says watchdog SEC sues ex-Santander executive, ex-Spanish judge for insider trading How Barclays lost to the 'capital…

Things worth reading: 30th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Metro Bank reaches 200,000 customer accounts Metro Bank still in the red despite customer growth E-criminals act with impunity, say MPs Businessmen lose RBS swaps appeal It's official: Wary banks to blame for lending fall UBS to repay Swiss bailout loan, cautious on third-quarter Church of England's ethical lending…

Things worth reading: 30th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Metro Bank reaches 200,000 customer accounts Metro Bank still in the red despite customer growth E-criminals act with impunity, say MPs Businessmen lose RBS swaps appeal It's official: Wary banks to blame for lending fall UBS to repay Swiss bailout loan, cautious on third-quarter Church of England's ethical lending…

Things worth reading: 29th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Woman who campaigned for Jane Austen bank note receives Twitter death threats Think tank: Peer-to-peer lender's bank talks spark controversy Tense week for banks as Lloyds sell-off looms Spain's banks face uphill battle despite dramatic profits boost Analysis: What next for the 'Wall Street Refiners' as JPM exits physical…

Things worth reading: 29th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Woman who campaigned for Jane Austen bank note receives Twitter death threats Think tank: Peer-to-peer lender's bank talks spark controversy Tense week for banks as Lloyds sell-off looms Spain's banks face uphill battle despite dramatic profits boost Analysis: What next for the 'Wall Street Refiners' as JPM exits physical…

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