Thing we're reading today include … Lehmans fallout JPMorgan, Citigroup helped trigger Lehman collapse, report argues – The TelegraphLehman report casts auditors in poor light – Financial TimesLondon at centre of Lehman Brothers 'accounting gimmick' – The TelegraphFraud charges loom for Lehman Bros – The IndependentFurther Lehmans revelations blocked by Barclays – The TimesLessons from…
The biggest news stories of the week include … Banking giant Sir Brian Pitman dies at 78 – The Times Lehman 'hid billions' – report – The Independent Swiss theft puts HSBC in spotlight over tax evasion – The Times Barclays' shareholders warn bank against deal for a US retail bank – The Telegraph Brussels…
Things we're reading today include … Lehman bosses severely criticised – BBCLehman bosses ‘used lazy gimmick’ – The TimesLehman 'hid billions' – report – The IndependentSwiss theft puts HSBC in spotlight over tax evasion – The TimesHSBC admits data theft hit 24,000 accounts – The IndependentBanking giant Sir Brian Pitman dies at 78 – The…
Things we're reading today include … Today's must watch: Joe Garner of HSBC speaks about Trust in Banks at the launch of the Edelman Trust Barometer last year. Download this year's report … Regulators Turner orders tougher bank stress tests – Financial TimesFSA tells banks to stress-test for two more years of recession –…
Things we're reading today include … Today's must read What’s next for global banks – McKinsey In 2008, as the credit crisis broke, banks underwent near-death experiences on a massive scale. Last year, many enjoyed a recovery that was nearly as abrupt. In the intense uncertainty that ensued, bankers around the world have rightly shifted…
Things we're reading today include … Today's must read: Banknotes: facts and figures – The Telegraph 1.5 billion – the number of £20 notes (worth £30 billion) in circulation, of which an estimated 150 million (worth £3 billion) are Elgar notes. £48 billion – the total value of bank notes in circulation, up by £10…
The biggest news stories of the week include … How Obama Screwed Volcker – The Daily Beast Record profits at Standard Chartered but bad debts rise The Independent HSBC's £7bn profits to offer insight into Asian economy The Telegraph Turner: Cost of bank bailout was small compared to instability The Independent 'Robin hood' bank tax…
Things we're reading today include … Bonuses HSBC boss Michael Geoghegan paid £800,000 a year to move to Hong Kong – The TelegraphCity headhunter warns of banker exodus over bonus row – The TelegraphBrokers escape bonus tax – The Telegraph Companies Citigroup chief thanks US taxpayer for bailout – The TimesBofA warrants net $1.5bn –…
Things we're reading today include … Record profits at Standard Chartered but bad debts rise – The Independent Standard Chartered to be listed in Mumbai – The Times AIB £2.4bn loss is just the start of its problems, say analysts – The Telegraph Hedge funds raise bets against euro – Financial Times Money sharing on…
Things we're reading today include … Turner: Cost of bank bailout was small compared to instability – The Independent FSA: Starting over on protecting consumers – The Independent Washington aide ‘has changed mind’ over proprietary trading – The Times 'Robin hood' bank tax wins backing of Japanese foreign minister – The Telegraph Turner hints prop…
