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Things worth reading: 18th September 2012

Things we're reading today include … Wall Street braced for Occupy first anniversary protes Occupy Wall Street protesters hold rally in New York to mark anniversary VIDEO: What did Occupy movement achieve? Treasury 'slow' on Northern Rock Northern Rock should have been nationalised 'quicker' Wonga profits from loan demand £3bn Sberbank stake sale under way…

Things worth reading: 17th September 2012

Things we're reading today include … Could FSA chairman Lord Turner be next to lead the Bank of England? Plenty more wonga for payday lender Bank-bashing London 'at risk of losing out' to New York Lloyds has 'absolutely no plans' to end free banking Industry optimist with a ‘big hairy audacious goal’ Greece euro exit…

The Finanser’s Week: 10th September – 16th September 2012

Our biggest stories of the past week are …  Britain celebrates euro failure This week sees Britain celebrating. No, not the end of a phenomenal summer of sport. No, not the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee again. And no, not the 200 year anniversary of the start of the end of Napoleon after his fatal…   When…

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Things worth reading: 14th September 2012

Things we're reading today include … First Data, Accenture, VocaLink Team Up on Real-time Payments in Australia Apple snubs key NFC mobile payment method Barclays boss Antony Jenkins tells staff to think about customers' feelings Standard Chartered 'close to US settlement over money laundering claims' The UBS whistleblower: Bradley’s winnings Northern Rock 'lessons to learn'…

Things worth reading: 13th September 2012

Things we're reading today include … New Barclays chief Walker calls for an end to 'unfair' free bankingThe Independent New Barclays chairman sets out challengesFinancial Times Short-termism has been 'hugely damaging' for banks says Sir David WalkerThe Telegraph   UBS whistleblower Bradley Birkenfeld paid $104mThe Telegraph Banker fined over HBOS collapseBBC   Germany approves bailout…

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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