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Things worth reading: 15th August 2011

Things we're reading today include … Wonga talks future growth with bankersThe Telegraph Diamond's domicile threat is not yet a fait accompliFinancial Times Citi Commercial Cards to Issue Chip & PIN Card Solution in U.S.Payments News Nasdaq insider trader sentencedBBC   Lord Myners calls for inquiry on 'black box' tradingThe Telegraph FSA points to EU…

The Finanser’s Week: 8th August – 14th August 2011

Our biggest stories of the week are … Banks need to radically shake up and wake up Frank Partnoy wrote a fascinating opinion piece in yesterday’s FT about the coming world of smaller banks. In the article, he compares HSBC with Google and asks why Google generates as much, if not more, value than the…

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Things worth reading: 12th August 2011

Things we're reading today include … Markets rally as banking fears easeThe Independent Societe Generale shares recover after scotching eurozone debt rumoursThe Telegraph Shares in French banks rise despite rumours of troubleThe Telegraph Cost of insuring against Italian default hits recordThe Telegraph Italy May Pass Deficit-Cutting Measures to Quell Debt CrisisBusiness Week British banks ordered…

Things worth reading: 11th August 2011

Things we're reading today include … HSBC sells US credit card business in $32.7bn dealThe Telegraph Commerzbank takes €760m Greek hitThe Telegraph US credit union regulator sues GoldmanFinancial Times Cha-Ching: BankSimple Banks $10 Million In New Funds And Some Heavy-Hitting PartnershipsTechcrunch   Europe's banks in freefall as fear stalks the markets once again The Independent…

Things worth reading: 10th August 2011

Things we're reading today include … HSBC in Talks to Sell U.S. Card BusinessBusiness Week Lloyds bank axing 1,300 more jobsThe Independent Visa Rolls Out EMV Roadmap for USPayments News   Banks maintain focus on bad debtsBBC British banks suffer as investors fleeThe Telegraph UK banks ordered to draw up 'living wills'The Independent FSA offers…

Things worth reading: 10th August 2011

Things we're reading today include … HSBC in Talks to Sell U.S. Card BusinessBusiness Week Lloyds bank axing 1,300 more jobsThe Independent Visa Rolls Out EMV Roadmap for USPayments News   Banks maintain focus on bad debtsBBC British banks suffer as investors fleeThe Telegraph UK banks ordered to draw up 'living wills'The Independent FSA offers…

Things worth reading: 9th August 2011

Things we're reading today include … US shares suffer sixth biggest fall in history as panic growsThe Independent S&P comes out swinging as Obama disputes downgradeThe Independent US 'unlikely to regain AAA soon'BBC Markets plunge again as panic continuesThe Independent   ECB Bond Purchases May Reach $1.2 TrillionBusiness Week Euro Crisis May Pack U.S. Banks…

Things worth reading: 9th August 2011

Things we're reading today include … US shares suffer sixth biggest fall in history as panic growsThe Independent S&P comes out swinging as Obama disputes downgradeThe Independent US 'unlikely to regain AAA soon'BBC Markets plunge again as panic continuesThe Independent   ECB Bond Purchases May Reach $1.2 TrillionBusiness Week Euro Crisis May Pack U.S. Banks…

Things worth reading: 8th August 2011

Things we're reading today include … How Visa Plans To Dominate Mobile Payments, Create The Digital Wallet And MoreTechcrunch S&P fights to save reputation as markets hold their breathThe Independent Desperate ECB in bid to contain eurozone crisisThe Independent Barclays throws light on investigation into Libor rate settingThe Telegraph Eric Schmidt’s Commerce FantasyTechcrunch US extends…

Things worth reading: 8th August 2011

Things we're reading today include … How Visa Plans To Dominate Mobile Payments, Create The Digital Wallet And MoreTechcrunch S&P fights to save reputation as markets hold their breathThe Independent Desperate ECB in bid to contain eurozone crisisThe Independent Barclays throws light on investigation into Libor rate settingThe Telegraph Eric Schmidt’s Commerce FantasyTechcrunch US extends…