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…
Things we're reading today include … The European Central Bank: Brink thinkThe Economist Fitch: US banks face risk of contagion from euro crisisThe Telegraph IMF director for Europe resignsBBC Hedge funds and deleveraging: Waiting to turn trash into treasureThe Economist Northern Rock bank sold to VirginBBC Northern Rock sold 'at a loss'The Independent Northern…
Things we're reading today include … Google Checkout is Transitioning to Google WalletPayments News Visa Digital Wallet To Be Named "V.me" Payments News Chance of cheque guarantee returnBBC London Stock Exchange profits jump on clearing businessThe Telegraph Lending to Italian banks boosts LSE profits by 79pc The Telegraph LSE: strategy vindicatedFinancial Times Analysts question…
Things we're reading today include … London protesters defiant as Wall Street is clearedThe Telegraph Greece Keeping Euro Is Only Choice: PapademosBusiness Week IMF says Chinese banks face risksBBC Obama tells China: boost yuan or face consequencesThe Independent EU targets credit rating agenciesBBC EC's Barnier forced to put off credit ratings banThe Telegraph Buffett's Berkshire…
Things we're reading today include … Former UBS chief challenges regulator over £100,000 fineThe Telegraph UBS appoints Sergio Ermotti as chief executiveThe Telegraph Deutsche Bank boss reign to end BBC UniCredit to axe over 6,000 jobs following €10.6bn lossThe Telegraph Buffett buys $10.7bn stake in IBMBBC Banks behind on SME lending targetThe Independent Banks…
Things we're reading today include … Blair warns of euro 'catastrophe'BBC Will the ECB save the eurozone?BBC Moody's attacks EU plans to overhaul ratings regulationThe Telegraph Apocalypse now? – The nightmare scenario for the eurozoneThe Independent Italy imposes ban on naked short selling Financial Times Lloyds shareholders demand update on lack of a leaderThe Telegraph…
