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The Finanser’s Week: 19th July – 25th July 2010

The biggest news stories of the week include … Economy set for 'triple whammy', admits Bank chief – The Independent The British economy faces a triple whammy of higher inflation, lower growth and rising unemployment, according to one of the Bank of England's most senior policy makers. Living standards over the next few years will…

Things worth reading: 23rd July 2010

Things we're reading today include … Stress tests European banks await stress tests – BBC'Stress tests' to reveal weak banks – BBCLenders await stress test results – The IndependentEU bank stress tests looks at 'sovereign debt shock' scenario – The TelegraphStress tests will make or break banks – The Telegraph Markets UK taxpayer in line…

Things worth reading: 22nd July 2010

Things we're reading today include … People Tyler faces opposition at Experian – Financial TimesBusiness Diary: The banker who really is a pirate – The Independent Companies PayPal gives eBay profits boost – BBCRBS business in $7.6bn jet order – BBCSantander considers £3bn UK listing, report – The TelegraphLSE bid to lure more individual investors…

Things worth reading: 21st July 2010

Things we're reading today include … Goldman Sachs results Goldman Sachs reports sharp fall – BBCGoldman Sachs sets aside £2.5bn more for pay and bonuses – The IndependentGoldman Sachs needs to show it's business as usual – The Telegraph Regulations Quick View: Light on MEP's views on dark pools and HFT – Financial Times Markets…

Things worth reading: 20th July 2010

Things we're reading today include … Politicians Tory banker-bashing is long-term problem – The TelegraphVince Cable accuses banks of 'ripping off' customers over overdraft interest rates – The TelegraphBanking on Vince – The TelegraphAlistair Darling sure failed to change bankers – just look at the bonus tax – The TelegraphUKFI appoints Merrill banker to sell…

Things worth reading: 19th July 2010

Things we're reading today include … People Vince Cable: 'banks are misleading small firms' – The TelegraphCable: Banks are ripping us off – BBC Companies Goldman Sachs sets aside $9bn for pay as revenues drop – The TelegraphRBS considers suing Goldman Sachs over lost $841m – The TelegraphDubai World's £9.4bn debt repayment plan to get…

The Finanser’s Week: 12th July – 18th July 2010

The biggest news stories of the week include … Tycoon given three-year ban from City – The Telegraph Brian Myerson to take case to human rights court after Takeover Panel hands down its toughest sanction. EU victory for George Osborne – The Telegraph The City is in line for a major boost after European finance…

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Things worth reading: 16th July 2010

Things we're reading today include … People The Business On… Jamie Dimon, Chief executive, JP Morgan Chase – The IndependentRolet attack on rivals over derivatives – Financial TimesTycoon given three-year ban from City – The Telegraph Companies JP Morgan to spend billions on bonuses as profits surge – The IndependentJP Morgan pays £328m in UK…

Things worth reading: 13th July 2010

Things we're reading today include … Companies Former Anglo Irish Bank chief declared bankrupt – The IndependentSantander to pay €555m for SEB's German business – The TelegraphKent Reliance in buy-out talks – BBCSantander buys German banks – BBCRBS kicks off £5bn insurance sale – The TelegraphNAB puts £400m into Clydesdale – The TelegraphInfosys suffers fall…

Things worth reading: 12th July 2010

Things we're reading today include … People Hester to take on Turner's 'socially useless' banks jibe – The TelegraphLord Levene’s new bank plans FTSE 100 listing by year end – The IndependentLord McFall joins new Scots bank venture – The TelegraphBaugur boss Jon Asgeir Johannesson down to his 'last million' – The Telegraph Companies Nationwide…

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