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Things worth reading: 12th September 2012

Things we're reading today … UBS whistleblower Bradley Birkenfeld awarded $104mThe Telegraph U.S. expects to earn $15.1 billion from bailing out AIG: TreasuryReuters Deutsche vows shake-up of bank cultureFinancial Times Knight Capital hires IBM after $440m glitchFinancial Times Knight glitch likely to lead to regulatory changes: CEOReuters Moody's set to downgrade US AAA rating without…

Things worth reading: the European View (14)

This week's view from Europe, courtesy of Edith Rigler : Towards a banking union – European Commission, 10 September 2012 In a press release issued today, the Commission sets out the reasons for establishing a banking union across the EU. On 12 September, it will present a regulation establishing an ambitious single supervision mechanism for banks in…

Things worth reading: 11th September 2012

Things we're reading today include … Libor fixing to be investigated by international bodyThe Independent Barclays must take 'difficult decisions', says new chief executive Antony JenkinsThe Telegraph Barclays’ Ricci looks to fruits of reviewFinancial Times    Spain opposes bailout conditionsBBC In a Greek junkyard, signs red tape defeating cutsReuters EC on collision course with Germany…

Things worth reading: 10th September 2012

Things we're reading today include … Book cites Andy Hornby for HBOS failureThe Telegraph RBS could be fined £300m to settle Libor probeThe Telegraph Barclays fights to rebuild reputation with call to strike off rogue bankersThe Independent Equitable Life chief Chris Wiscarson calls for MOTs for CEOsThe Telegraph    Euro zone enters dangerous week buoyed…

The Finanser’s Week: 4th September – 9th September 2012

Our biggest stories of the past week are …  The uprising  I spent some time contemplating history last week, and realised just how many times we have been through moments like this. The Civil War in Britain; the storming of the Bastille in France; the Russian Revolution; the themes of many…   How @anonymous and…

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Things worth reading: 7th September 2012

 Things we're reading today include … Lloyds chief hits out at 'complacent' bank industryThe Independent Barclays backs away from tax row with ChancellorThe Telegraph ECB unveils eurozone bonds schemeThe Independent Grand plan to save euro wins over Merkel and marketsThe Independent Don't pin much faith to the Draghi planThe Telegraph   Nomura in $1bn ‘strategy…

Things worth reading: 6th September 2012

Things we're reading today include … Mobile operators' e-wallet scheme cleared in EUReuters The Chancellor's retrospective action on Barclays highlights tax failuresThe Telegraph Banks' reward structures encouraging mis-selling, FSA warnsThe Telegraph Lloyds at centre of FSA crack down on mis-sellingThe Telegraph Citigroup to launch commodity trade finance business: FTReuters Blow to RBS shareholders as US…

Things worth reading: 5th September 2012

Things we're reading today include … PwC to investigate computer meltdown at RBSThe Telegraph FSA 'asks banks for IT contingency plans'The Telegraph Monitise manages to narrow lossesBBC Monitise concerned by how City values tech sectorThe Independent Moody's lowers EU rating outlookBBC Strong Swiss franc sends economy into reverseThe Independent Businesses warned on cyber crimeBBC  …

Things worth reading: 4th September 2012

Things we're reading today include … RBS shareholders 'plan to sue bank and former chief Fred Goodwin'The Telegraph Direct Line nears RBS separationBBC UK executives struggle with regulationFinancial Times New BBA chief aims to build trustBBC George Osborne unveils plans to launch new bank to fund small businessesThe Telegraph Nomura to cut costs by $1bn…

Things worth reading: 3rd September 2012

Things we're reading today include … Jump in number of bank complaintsBBC Complaints at Barclays jump nearly 80pcThe Telegraph Jenkins takes Barclays at the right timeFinancial Times RBS discloses new head of retail was awarded £3.2m 'golden hello'The Telegraph Costs of RBS glitches riseThe Independent Ulster Bank outlines compensation planBBC US investor is Ireland’s biggest…