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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…

Things worth reading: 4th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Royal Bank of Scotland to hire Rothschild to consider good bank/bad bank split A new era of central banking and the next crisis Co-op Group to set up independent probe of banking arm debacle London targets Islamic finance market RBS reviews business lending after finding £20bn surplus Kerry Katona…

Things worth reading: 4th July 2013

Things we're reading today include … Royal Bank of Scotland to hire Rothschild to consider good bank/bad bank split A new era of central banking and the next crisis Co-op Group to set up independent probe of banking arm debacle London targets Islamic finance market RBS reviews business lending after finding £20bn surplus Kerry Katona…

Things worth reading: 3rd July 2013

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 worth reading: 3rd July 2013

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…