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Things worth reading: 10th October 2013

Things we're reading today include … British crowdfunding site wants to become a bank Accountability goes missing in Iraq bank note scandal ECB raps Hungary for neglecting central bank independence Bank reform plans could open up text message payments Co-op Bank shakes up board ahead of float G20, meeting in Washington, to seek answers on…

Things worth reading: 9th October 2013

Things we're reading today include … Amazon Introduces "Login and Pay with Amazon" Slovenia may ask for EU bailout Hi-tech $100 banknote goes into use Japanese bank Mizuho in loan scandal IMF gives backing to Bank of England Governor Mark Carney over forward guidance Deputy governor of the Bank of England Paul Tucker warns on…

Things worth reading: 9th October 2013

Things we're reading today include … Amazon Introduces "Login and Pay with Amazon" Slovenia may ask for EU bailout Hi-tech $100 banknote goes into use Japanese bank Mizuho in loan scandal IMF gives backing to Bank of England Governor Mark Carney over forward guidance Deputy governor of the Bank of England Paul Tucker warns on…

Things worth reading: 8th October 2013

Things we're reading today include … Father of bank intern found dead calls for new laws to protect the lives of employees [VIDEO] World Bank president calls for end to poverty by 2030 Banks 'most optimistic' in 17 years Bats Chi-X moves into listings business Former World Bank president rejoins Goldman Sachs Exclusive: World Bank…

Things worth reading: 8th October 2013

Things we're reading today include … Father of bank intern found dead calls for new laws to protect the lives of employees [VIDEO] World Bank president calls for end to poverty by 2030 Banks 'most optimistic' in 17 years Bats Chi-X moves into listings business Former World Bank president rejoins Goldman Sachs Exclusive: World Bank…

Things worth reading: 7th October 2013

Things we're reading today include … Bank insists on speaking to BABY about his savings account despite not being able to talk RBS chief Ross McEwan to review future direction of bank Bank card fraud 'highest since 2009' Has JPMorgan become an argument for breaking up the banks? Every minute of every day, a bank…

The Finanser’s Week: 30th September – 6th October 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … Does good customer service matter?  Not really … I just had one of those really frustrating experiences with an airline. It’s a cheap airline that charges for an extra €10 for a large cabin bag (over 42 x 32 x 25cm) to be taken on board,…

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The Finanser’s Week: 30th September – 6th October 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … Does good customer service matter?  Not really … I just had one of those really frustrating experiences with an airline. It’s a cheap airline that charges for an extra €10 for a large cabin bag (over 42 x 32 x 25cm) to be taken on board,…

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Things worth reading: 4th October 2013

Things we're reading today include … Five ways to rob a bank using the internet JP Morgan rainmaker 'faced criminal probe' Jamie Dimon gives up chairmanship of JPMorgan's main banking business Libor charges? We're not finished by a long chalk, says SFO boss David Green Italian prosecutors seek JPMorgan indictment for Paschi-Antonveneta deal JPMorgan's Dimon…

Things worth reading: 4th October 2013

Things we're reading today include … Five ways to rob a bank using the internet JP Morgan rainmaker 'faced criminal probe' Jamie Dimon gives up chairmanship of JPMorgan's main banking business Libor charges? We're not finished by a long chalk, says SFO boss David Green Italian prosecutors seek JPMorgan indictment for Paschi-Antonveneta deal JPMorgan's Dimon…