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Things worth reading: 29th May 2013

Things we're reading today include … Does Canadian money smell of maple syrup? U.S. accuses currency exchange of laundering $6 billion Net firm accused of laundering $6bn Seven charged over ‘cyber criminals’ bank Financial gripes 'reach 7,000 a day' City staff ready to work overseas Payday lenders 'out of control' A Tobin tax is unworkable…

Things worth reading: 28th May 2013

Things we're reading today include … NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank apps hit by glitches Single bank watchdog becomes mammoth project for ECB Royal Bank of Scotland appoints former FSA director as conduct chief US tax inspector targets Caribbean bank Big banks are stifling loans sector, say lenders HSBC veteran Niall Booker to lead troubled…

The Finanser’s Week: 20th May – 26th May 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … I know, let's differentiate the bank by launching an app! It’s Friday, so we should have some fun. Unfortunately, it’s both a bit of fun and a bit of a challenge. The challenge is how to differentiate the bank? That’s always been a challenge. Most banks…

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Things worth reading: 24th May 2013

Things worth reading today include … Financial transaction tax HSBC's $1.9bn money laundering settlement could be rejected Deutsche Bank AGM halted by protesters Spanish banks get tough on corporate debt New City watchdog kicks off with £3m fine for JPMorgan Remittances: Channelling cash Indian banks: Lenders of the last resort Meet the new Goldman as…

Things worth reading: 23rd May 2013

Things we're reading today include … Bank predicts Pingit demand surge One in five customers to switch bank accounts U.S. Justice Department tells lawmakers no bank is too big to jail Bank of England as confused as the rest of us about state of UK economy Brussels to tighten rules on bank bailouts Firms STILL…

Things worth reading: 23rd May 2013

Things we're reading today include … Bank predicts Pingit demand surge One in five customers to switch bank accounts U.S. Justice Department tells lawmakers no bank is too big to jail Bank of England as confused as the rest of us about state of UK economy Brussels to tighten rules on bank bailouts Firms STILL…

Things worth reading: 22nd May 2013

Things we're reading today include … Bank customers and employees ride out Oklahoma tornado inside the vault EU watchdog unveils caps for bank bonuses New bank chief warns of a 'decade of stagnation' unless European leaders make 'substantial and significant' reforms IT firm iGate sacks CEO after sexual harassment probe RBS and Lloyds stakes should…

Things worth reading: 22nd May 2013

Things we're reading today include … Bank customers and employees ride out Oklahoma tornado inside the vault EU watchdog unveils caps for bank bonuses New bank chief warns of a 'decade of stagnation' unless European leaders make 'substantial and significant' reforms IT firm iGate sacks CEO after sexual harassment probe RBS and Lloyds stakes should…

Things worth reading: 21st May 2013

Things we're reading today include … JP Morgan boss in shareholder revolt JPMorgan investors on edge over vote on Dimon; what if they win? Goldman exits China's ICBC, seven years and billions later John Thornton quits HSBC board Paul Tucker risks row with Chancellor over bank rescue plans Redemption awaits Britain's battered banks Bankia compensation…

Things worth reading: 20th May 2013

Things we're reading today include … 'Moral issues' lead banks to refuse porn stars bank accounts and loans Fierce battle for corporate loans sparks US bank risk concerns London 'risk takers' to be hit by EU bank bonus cap Bank of England's King sends message to successor Carney Let's boycott this needless tax that would…