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Things worth reading: 25th November 2011

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 worth reading: 24th November 2011

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 worth reading: 23rd November 2011

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 worth reading: 22nd November 2011

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 worth reading: 21st November 2011

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…

The Finanser’s Week: 14th November – 20th November 2011

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…

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Things worth reading: 18th November 2011

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 worth reading: 16th November 2011

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 worth reading: 16th November 2011

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 worth reading: 15th November 2011

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…