Things worth reading include … Insider dealing trial told of AKO trader's tipsFinancial Times US judge throws out Citigroup's $285m settlement with the SECThe Telegraph Autumn Statement 2011: HSBC and Standard Chartered hit hardest by bank levy increaseThe Telegraph Fannie and Freddie watchdog under fireFinancial Times RBS closes Bristol site with loss of 440…
Things we're reading today include … OECD Cuts Growth Forecasts, Blames Euro DoubtBusiness Week Markets rally on eurozone hopesBBC OECD warns of European recessionBBC EU-wide guarantee scheme for banks urged Financial Times Nomura's global goal faces steep challengeFinancial Times Quinn ordered to repay €1.7bn to Anglo Irish BankFinancial Times Citigroup faces toxic asset trialBBC UK…
Things we're reading today include … Europe unravels Bond market hammers Italy, Spain ponders outside helpReuters Portugal’s Credit Rating Is Cut to JunkBusiness Week Belgium's credit rating cut as Italian bond rates soarThe Independent Hungary Default Risk Jumps to Record as Forint Sinks on Junk CutBusiness Week Any euro exit must be made in total…
Our biggest stories of the week are … Should a bank be called a bank After Richard Branson's Virgin Money successfully acquired Northern Rock, loads has been written about the takeover. Much has been negative, saying that the Chancellor did a bad deal and ‘gifting’ the bank to Virgin, losing £400 million in the process…….
Things we're reading today include … Don't mention the R wordBBC Leaders' united front fails to hide key splits on the euro debt crisisThe Independent Italians Obsessed by ‘Lo Spread’ as Yield Makes HeadlinesBusiness Week Berlusconi Bravado Proved No Match for Euro-Region Debt CrisisBusiness Week Economy stalls as crisis in the eurozone hits industryThe Independent…
Things we're reading today include … What would happen if an asteroid hit U.S. banks?Reuters Insight: Fidelity's expensive debt raises eyebrowsReuters Banks Lobbying ‘Dishonestly’ on Capital RulesBusiness Week Credit easing plans 'must go beyond the banks'The Telegraph Lloyds Considers Two Bids for U.K. BranchesBusiness Week Lloyds in £12bn lending pledge to small firmsThe Telegraph RBS…
Things we're reading today include … Banks agree to voluntary crackdown on chargesThe Independent Banks accused of lying to stave off regulationThe Independent Investors warn banks could face buyers' strike over controversial bond changesThe Telegraph Association of British Insurers' letter to banks: in fullThe Telegraph Fears rise over 'high-impact' financial event, says Bank of…
Things we're reading today include … Lloyds announces leadership planBBC Sir Win's problems at Lloyds have only just begunThe Telegraph Lloyds shares tumble as bank unveils chief executive contingency plansThe Telegraph Risk expert Nathan Bostock decides to steer clear of the riderless Black HorseThe Telegraph Goldman CEO, CFO may face Gupta insider testimonyReuters French banks…
Things we're reading today include … Virgin Money sees no loss to taxpayer from N Rock dealThe Telegraph Wilbur Ross eyes a profit from British anger at banks The Telegraph George Osborne reveals Northern Rock sale forced on him by secret Labour agreement with Brussels The Telegraph Deadline looms report on RBS collapseThe Telegraph…
Our biggest stories of the week are … The Bible says bankers' bonuses are OK … I was listening to a sermon yesterday. The sermon quoted a lengthy section of the Gospel according to Matthew, where three servants are given their master’s wealth to look after whilst he is on travels. Two of the servants…
