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Things worth reading: 9th July 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Customers of major UK banks hit by pay day delays (yahoo.com) ‘Enhanced Transparency and Money Management’ will define banks of the Future says JN Bank Executive – Voice Online (voice-online.co.uk) Startup founded by CBE-winning fintech pioneer reports losses of £7.5m in 2023 – Tech.eu Australian Banking Association: Open Banking…

The Finanser’s Week: 1st July –7th July 2024

This week’s main blog discussions include … July 4th? It’s bank independence day! July 4 is always when my American friends give Britain the middle finger and proudly celebrate Paul Revere’s midnight ride that led to Independence Day on July 4, 1776. Great … but what about bank independence day? Most central banks, including the…

Things worth reading: 5th July 2024

Things we’re reading today include … 1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 13,000%, According to Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy | The Motley Fool Investors in cryptocurrency are more likely to be psychopaths, study claims | Daily Mail Online Revolut’s Uncertain Future in the Asia-Pacific Region | FinTech Alliance (fintech-alliance.com) China’s central bank readies…

Things worth reading: 4th July 2024

Things we’re reading today include … A data breach at Evolve is hurting its many fintech partners | American Banker How should RegTechs be preparing for DORA? – FinTech Global Wirecard’s former CFO claims limited dealings with business after 2017 EPI Launches wero, Its Innovative Digital Payment Wallet in Germany, Alongside Founding Members – DSGV…

Things worth reading: 3rd July 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Revolut chair welcomes London listing overhaul as fintech reports record profits (ft.com) Venmo down updates — Mobile payment service hit with global outage as users complain of issues with app | (the-sun.com) Customers of major UK banks hit by pay day delays (yahoo.com) Bank of England stress test reveals…

Things worth reading: 2nd July 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Revolut boss confident on UK bank license approval after record profit (cnbc.com) Monzo introduces groundbreaking security features to combat UK fraud rise – FinTech Global The relationship between states and banks that shaped modern finance (ft.com) Fed stress test results surprise by raising bank capital requirements (marketwatch.com) Dutch central…

Things worth reading: 1st July 2024

Things we’re reading today include … HSBC, Nationwide and Virgin Money hit by payment issues – BBC News A fintech collapse is rippling through a small corner of the banking world (yahoo.com) Citi was money launderers’ favourite bank, US law enforcement officials say (ft.com) UAE’s Central Bank Sets New Standards with Open Finance Regulation |…

The Finanser’s Week: 24th June – 30th June 2024

The main blog discussions this week include … A financial offer to die for I attended a meeting this week presenting a variety of startups and their ideas. All of them were great, but one stood out for me: Fairwill. Obviously playing on the word farewell, Fairwill provides an exit policy for humans … as…

Things worth reading: 28th June 2024

Things we’re reading today include … MiCA laws come into effect in Europe — Here’s what you need to know (cointelegraph.com) ChatGPT-4o builds an ideal $1,000 crypto portfolio for the second half of the year (finbold.com) Digital bank tops list of 100 fastest-growing British businesses | The Independent LoopFX lands £2.6m investment from Augmentum Fintech…

Things worth reading: 27th June 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Revolut engineers who received £80k bonuses in 2019 are now sitting on £600k+ (efinancialcareers.co.uk) Fintechs set for ‘substantial uptick’ in stock market listings as UK investment rebounds (cityam.com) Big banks pass Fed stress test as they fight stricter capital rules (yahoo.com) Central banks urged to keep pace with ‘game…