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Things worth reading: 4th May 2010

Things we're reading today include … Companies Goldman Sachs Stock Surges, Despite Lawsuit Disclosures – Wall Street JournalCost of Goldman debt insurance soars – Financial TimesRBS on the long road to recovery – The TelegraphRBS cuts fees as it returns to health ahead of results – The TelegraphLloyds top of league for LBO loans –…

Things worth reading: 3rd May 2010

Things we're reading today include … People Salaries are astonishingly high, says RBS chairman – The IndependentJayne-Anne Gadhia, CEO Virgin Money – The TimesI would not want job of tackling British debt, says Buffett – The IndependentBuffett stands behind Goldman Sachs – Financial Times Companies Goldman 'facing criminal inquiry' – BBCGoldman Sachs concedes case for…

The Finanser’s Week: 26th April – 2nd May 2010

The biggest news stories of the week include … Eurozone edges closer to endgame as Greek contagion hits Portugal – The Independent Barack Obama loses first vote on bank bill – The Telegraph Testimony of Goldman chief Lloyd Blankfein to the Senate on April 27: the text in full – The Telegraph Detailed in emails,…

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Things worth reading: 30th April 2010

Things we're reading today include … People Gartmore reinstates fund manager who breached internal rules – The IndependentGartmore reinstates star fund manager Guillaume Rambourg – The TelegraphLloyds whistleblower Andrew Constantine loses £1m unfair dismissal case – The TelegraphBank boss 'warned of tough times' – BBCRBS chief says 'bankers overpaid' – BBCInvestors rebel against bank chief’s…

Things worth reading: 29th April 2010

Things we’re reading today include … As if we can forget the Goldman rap: ‘Disconnect’ between Goldman and the public – Financial TimesGoldman’s Fabrice Tourre admits lack of accuracy in Senate grilling – The TelegraphIf you were thinking the pressure was off, Goldman chief tells staff, think again – The TimesEurozone edges closer to endgame…

Things worth reading: 28th April 2010

Things we're reading today include … Companies Lloyds is back in the black – but hold the celebrations – The IndependentSo when will the taxpayers get their £20bn back? – The IndependentIrish government to more than double stake in Bank of Ireland – The TelegraphDeutsche profits hit €2.8bn after record return at investment bank –…

Things worth reading: 27th April 2010

Things we're reading today include … Companies Barclays vs Lehman: Clash of the titans – The TelegraphLehman liquidators in Asia defy legal action – Financial TimesTestimony of Goldman chief Lloyd Blankfein to the Senate on April 27: the text in full – The TelegraphGoldman boss Lloyd Blankfein admits bank should listen to public opinion –…

Things worth reading: 26th April 2010

Things we're reading today include … Story of the Day: SEC staff surfed web for porn while Wall Street burned – The Telegraph   Goldman Sachs and that email trail Detailed in emails, how Goldman lost a fortune and then made it back – The IndependentGoldman in crash profit boasts – BBCRise and fall of…

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

The biggest news stories of the week include … IMF in 'radical' bank tax plans – BBC Brussels backs tougher US line on derivatives – Financial Times US to shine light on derivatives trading – The Telegraph Don’t fight us on bank reforms, Obama tells lions of Wall Street – The Times Wall St regulator…

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Things worth reading: 23rd April 2010

Things we're reading today include … Goldman Sachs Goldman says buy the pound as there's little to fear from a hung Parliament – The TelegraphBlackstone chief defends Goldman ethics – Financial TimesEtonian banker in Goldman scandal – The TelegraphGoldman's Blankfein to testify alongside trader – The Independent Companies Credit Suisse pays £1.4bn in bonuses –…