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Things worth reading: 27th August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Review into security of mobile banking UK markets regulator rejects EU guidance Greece 'may renegotiate bailout' Exclusive: Nasdaq, NYSE at odds on outage cause as SEC seeks facts Services sector strength ups pressure on Carney Hong Kong Exchange names former NYSE LIFFE executive as LME CEO MPs demand RBS…

Things worth reading: 27th August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Review into security of mobile banking UK markets regulator rejects EU guidance Greece 'may renegotiate bailout' Exclusive: Nasdaq, NYSE at odds on outage cause as SEC seeks facts Services sector strength ups pressure on Carney Hong Kong Exchange names former NYSE LIFFE executive as LME CEO MPs demand RBS…

The Finanser’s Week: 19th August – 25th August 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … Banks should not be political pawns I received an email on my recent blogs about remittances and Somalia from one reader, Knut Flottorp, and thought it worth posting on the blog to add to the debate. The banks will have problems with Somalia no matter what……

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The Finanser’s Week: 19th August – 25th August 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … Banks should not be political pawns I received an email on my recent blogs about remittances and Somalia from one reader, Knut Flottorp, and thought it worth posting on the blog to add to the debate. The banks will have problems with Somalia no matter what……

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Things worth reading: 23rd August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Banks face £1.3bn compensation bill Virgin hires key bank executives Hackers strip Swiss bank account of the former Countess of Normanton Moody’s considers downgrading top US banks Bank fears cloud Europe’s brightening outlook SEC chair to convene meeting with exchanges following Nasdaq problems Britain's faustian pact with the banks…

Things worth reading: 22nd August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Moritz Erhardt, 21, died after reportedly working 72 hours in a row Hackers use DDoSes to distract bank staff whilst stealing MILLIONS Bank of England's Weale says more QE could still be needed – paper Banks face £1.5bn compensation bill for mis-selling credit card insurance AUDIO: Crowdfunding: A risky…

Things worth reading: 21st August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Intern, 21, dies during investment bank summer scheme Bank intern death leads to calls for shake-up RBS bidder could make £330m from branch deal ‘We’re the only real bidder’ for RBS branches, says W&G Investments Investment banks begin hiring City bonuses soar as bankers profit from 45p tax Goldman…

Things worth reading: 21st August 2013

Things we're reading today include … Intern, 21, dies during investment bank summer scheme Bank intern death leads to calls for shake-up RBS bidder could make £330m from branch deal ‘We’re the only real bidder’ for RBS branches, says W&G Investments Investment banks begin hiring City bonuses soar as bankers profit from 45p tax Goldman…

Things worth reading: 20th August 2013

Things we're reading today include … JPMorgan investigated by DoJ over possible energy market manipulation UK 'has lost 40% of bank branches' RBS warned over turning down £1.5bn branch bid Safe banks do not mean slow growth JPMorgan: hiring on all cylinders RBS will have to answer to the City if it goes it alone…

Things worth reading: 20th August 2013

Things we're reading today include … JPMorgan investigated by DoJ over possible energy market manipulation UK 'has lost 40% of bank branches' RBS warned over turning down £1.5bn branch bid Safe banks do not mean slow growth JPMorgan: hiring on all cylinders RBS will have to answer to the City if it goes it alone…