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Things worth reading: 23rd April 2013

Things we're reading today include … Deutsche Bank seeks to avoid any seizure in Monte Paschi probe-sources Santander tops bank complaints list EU warns US on bank ‘protectionism’ HSBC: Banks should 'reward staff who escalate concerns' Break up large bank to create regional lenders, argues Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby London mayor defends Square Mile…

Things worth reading: 23rd April 2013

Things we're reading today include … Deutsche Bank seeks to avoid any seizure in Monte Paschi probe-sources Santander tops bank complaints list EU warns US on bank ‘protectionism’ HSBC: Banks should 'reward staff who escalate concerns' Break up large bank to create regional lenders, argues Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby London mayor defends Square Mile…

Things worth reading: 22nd April 2013

Things we're reading today include … Metro Bank to launch drive-through branch MPs reignite call for Lloyds and RBS ‘bad bank’ Osborne resists break-up of RBS and Lloyds Japanese banks say hola, go local as they woo overseas borrowers Traders and fund managers swap the City for the slopes … and keep working Insight: How…

Things worth reading: 22nd April 2013

Things we're reading today include … Metro Bank to launch drive-through branch MPs reignite call for Lloyds and RBS ‘bad bank’ Osborne resists break-up of RBS and Lloyds Japanese banks say hola, go local as they woo overseas borrowers Traders and fund managers swap the City for the slopes … and keep working Insight: How…

The Finanser’s Week: 15th April – 21st April 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … Why banks MUST wake up to the mobile social revolution I was asked to join a panel discussion on social media during a recent conference. A social media masterclass, as it was called. Interesting. Sure, I’ve been blogging and tweeting and facebooking for as long as…

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The Finanser’s Week: 15th April – 21st April 2013

Our biggest stories of the past week are … Why banks MUST wake up to the mobile social revolution I was asked to join a panel discussion on social media during a recent conference. A social media masterclass, as it was called. Interesting. Sure, I’ve been blogging and tweeting and facebooking for as long as…

Invest Northern Ireland

Things worth reading: 19th April 2013

Things we're reading today include … Barclays investment bank boss quits Last of the old guard: Rich Ricci exits Barclays in management shake-up Morgan Stanley posts $958 million profit as wealth management grows Chart of the Week: PayPal's Payment Volume (2001-2013) JPMorgan offices raided in MPS inquiry Goldman Sachs gets UK banking licence Five of…

Things worth reading: 19th April 2013

Things we're reading today include … Barclays investment bank boss quits Last of the old guard: Rich Ricci exits Barclays in management shake-up Morgan Stanley posts $958 million profit as wealth management grows Chart of the Week: PayPal's Payment Volume (2001-2013) JPMorgan offices raided in MPS inquiry Goldman Sachs gets UK banking licence Five of…

Things worth reading: 18th April 2013

Things we're reading today include … Forex brokers look to hire Cyprus bankers Vodafone, ICICI Bank Launch M-Pesa in India Exclusive: Risk ranking: China revamps anti-money laundering rules – sources Deutsche Bank caps co-CEOs 2013 pay at 9.85 million euros A Look at PayPal's 1Q2013 Financial Results Visa Europe Enhances Personal Payments Service Eight are…

Things worth reading: 18th April 2013

Things we're reading today include … Forex brokers look to hire Cyprus bankers Vodafone, ICICI Bank Launch M-Pesa in India Exclusive: Risk ranking: China revamps anti-money laundering rules – sources Deutsche Bank caps co-CEOs 2013 pay at 9.85 million euros A Look at PayPal's 1Q2013 Financial Results Visa Europe Enhances Personal Payments Service Eight are…