Things we're reading today include … NatWest admits app fraud problem Barclays changes branch bonuses Goldman braced for more revelations US sues Well Fargo over 'reckless' lending in fraud case JPMorgan's Dimon hits back at government over Bear Stearns suit JPMorgan CFO expected to shift role JPMorgan CEO says he should have caught "London whale"…
Things we're reading today include … Barclays to acquire ING Direct UK Barclays boss Jenkins bags ING Direct in online deal Barclays – a penchant for retail Pranksters present Barclays with award for 'innovation in interest rate manipulation' Awards: Bankers get unwanted recognition U.S. sues Wells Fargo in mortgage fraud case Libor-rigging bankers should be…
Things we're reading today include … VIDEO: IMF: 'uncertainty about the future' American Express and Walmart Launch Bluebird World Bank cuts East Asia GDP outlook, flags China risks McKinsey casts gloomy eye on world banking Race for top job at the Bank narrows as three drop out Bleak future for the banks of tomorrow Amex…
Things we're reading today include … Barclays move could mark the end for the 'golden goose' of banking Google makes first foray into credit business Walmart, Amex to make financial services announcement Monday Businesses 'lack trust' in banks Analysis: Australia's success story takes a chilling turn Sceptical traders set to undermine Direct Line NatWest suspends…
Things we're reading today include … PayPal technical issues 'solved' IMF: Global recovery 'will take at least six more years' Europe's banks told to hold more capital VIDEO: India 'on the path of financial reform' RBS investigated by NY Attorney General RBS facing loss after Spanish property firm collapse Nasdaq suffers fresh high-profile gaffe Analysis:…
Things we're reading today include … JP Morgan faces $20bn fraud suit JPMorgan sued over mortgage bonds Barclays hands promotions to retail bankers Barclays and UBS are ejected from top global brands index Munich Re staff put trip to Jamaican swingers' hotel on expenses Liikanen bonus plan draws supporters Banker weeps at UBS rogue trader…
Things we're reading today include … American Express agrees $113m settlement JPMorgan sued by New York Attorney General over mortgage-backed securities Stephen Hester: RBS is 'poster child' for banking failures Top banker faces £3m insider trading charge Four charged in £3m insider dealing case City banker elected London Lord Mayor Burnt in effigy, Martin Wheatley…
Things we're reading today include … Banks face rising pressure after order to boost lending Miliband threat to break up banks Bad bankers warned: repent or go to jail Financial services – the blame game Financial services groups cut 9,000 jobs U.S. group urges $2 trillion alternative to fiscal cliff "time bomb" City watchdog warns…
Our biggest stories of the past week are … The similarities between internet blocks and trade sanctions I spent last week in the Middle East, travelling the region and seeing some sights as well as meeting many banks from across the region. As always, it’s an interesting space and place, full of Eastern promise as…
