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Things worth reading: 2nd November 2010

Things we're reading today include … Regulators outline banking blueprint - Financial Times Fed Move Helps Lift Spanish Bonds - Business Week Whiff of QE could mask the pong of bad debts on banks' balance sheets - The Telegraph More to be done to make banks safer, says Bank of England deputy Paul Tucker - The Telegraph European Payments Council Marks Progress Towards…

Things worth reading: 1st November 2010

Things we're reading today include … Northern Rock chief Gary Hoffman tipped to depart next week - The Telegraph Lloyds Banking Group expected to make full-year profit - The Telegraph Irish, Spanish Banks Can't Kick ECB Habit - Business Week Royal Bank of Scotland hires bonus row banker - The Telegraph UK to extend use of 'flawed' IFRS accounting rules - The Telegraph Bonus rules…

The Finanser’s Week: 25th October – 31st October 2010

  Our biggest stories of the week are all about SIBOS, the annual tradeshow run by SWIFT … Top Tips for TradeshowsThis year’s SIBOS has three themes: regulation, recovery and rebuilding trust.  So, let’s explore these briefly. Chew lips from Amsterdam A discussion with the market infrastructures for clearing and settlement. Banks are just safe keepers…

Things worth reading: 29th October 2010

Things we're reading today include … Britain's banking supremo: King plays God – The Economist Tighter US ban on bank trading urged – Financial Times EU frames eurozone crisis rules – BBC Still plenty to play for on the Dodd-Frank bill – Financial Times Santander profit hit by debt rule – BBC Mario Draghi issues…

Things worth reading: 28th October 2010

Things we're reading today include … Bank Executive Survey: The Return of Pessimism – Payments News Spanish banks attack slow caja reform – Financial Times Hong Kong traders in revolt over lunch – BBC Getting a grip on Big Four's perilous dominance – Financial Times Deutsche pay to outstrip Goldman – The Independent More cash…

Things worth reading: 27th October 2010

Things we're reading today include … Germany's Deutsche Bank posts €1.2bn loss due to Postbank deal – The Telegraph Barclays chief Bob Diamond says bank taxes will hit recovery – The Telegraph Learning the lessons of AIG's fall – Financial Times EU 'signs off' hedge fund rules – BBC UniCredit continues with senior shake-up –…

Things worth reading: 26th October 2010

Things we're reading today include … Bankers derived 'erotic thrill from credit crunch' – The Telegraph Banks must not be seen as a 'soft touch', says Lord Myners – The Telegraph Buffett anoints successor to manage his billions – The Independent Trichet unhappy with new EU rules – The Independent Banks should be broken up,…

The Finanser’s Week: 18th October – 24th October 2010

  Our biggest stories of the week are … The future of the City of London The City of London has only been attractive for finance due to its openness, ease of doing business, skills base and low tax.  As the government attacks all of these areas and makes it less attractive, will international banks…

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Things worth reading: 22nd October 2010

Things we're reading today include … New Consumer Payment Preferences Study - Payments News CBI chief Richard Lambert warns against big bonuses in wake of spending cuts - The Telegraph Europeans rate consumer frustration - Financial Times Press release Results of the survey on the access to finance of SMEs in the euro area – March to September 2010 - ECB Bank levy…

Things worth reading: 21st October 2010

Things we're reading today include … Insider trader loses 'poverty' appeal against £66,000 fine - The Independent Banks await details of new levy - BBC Swiss bank chief 'bullish' about City's future - The Telegraph Spending Review 2010: Bankers shrug off higher tax threat - The Telegraph EU gets tough on banks with new rules - The Telegraph Morgan battered by loss on casino - The Independent…

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