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Things worth reading: 22nd March 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Crypto industry on defensive as Ukraine crisis spotlights Russia sanctions compliance 4 ways banks are experimenting in the metaverse What’s Enabling The New Generation Of Digital-First Banks? UK’s clearing bank now eyes European expansion, swipes off £175 million funding Fintech firm Ramp more than doubles valuation to $8.1 bln…

Things worth reading: 21st March 2022

Things we’re reading today include … ApeCoin surges on launch This fintech stock is part of the future of money Egypt state banks setting up $85 million fintech innovation fund Banks must monitor companies with fossil fuel links Russians have $3 billion in assets in Bahamas, central bank says Euroclear joins bank-backed blockchain payment system…

The Finanser’s Week: 14th March 2022 – 20th March 2022

This week’s main blog discussions include … How Facebook failed at finance I haven’t written much about Facebook’s digital currency Diem, as there’s not much to write about. A dead duck from day one, it would never succeed. I said so back when it launched in 2019: The bottom-line is that Facebook may have developed…

Things worth reading: 18th March 2022

Things we’re reading today include: The Bank of England had one job. It has failed spectacularly Santander compensates customers after forcing them to use mobile phones Switzerland’s secretive banks hold up to £162 billion of Russian wealth in offshore accounts, industry estimates Putin arrests own military chief and bank boss quits as inner circle crumbles…

Things worth reading: 17th March 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Meet the UK’s 24 fintech unicorns Irish fintech Global Shares sold to J.P. Morgan Fintech double unicorn Zilch gallops past 2 million customers in record time Exploring the rise of digital asset ETFs Banks, fintech firms need to collaborate to reach the unserved population How to grow the number…

Things worth reading: 16th March 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Global FinTech funding rose 68% in 2021 on record deals, KPMG says U.K. Regulators Told to Water Down Bank Ring-Fencing Rules Lloyds CEO shakes up bank after strategy launch HSBC to close 69 more bank branches as Covid speeds shift online What U.S. banks can learn as Europe embraces…

Things worth reading: 15th March 2022

Things we’re reading today include … 3 execs are leaving Citi for crypto or fintech. Will it be a turnover trigger for the bank? Crypto: EU proposal seen as de facto Bitcoin ban fails in vote Biden’s Executive Order To Fuel A Bank-Bitcoin Boom Where ESG Matters for Bank Ratings Paytm Bank Punished for Sharing…

Things worth reading: 14th March 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Bitcoin Ban Too Close to Call in EU Parliament Vote How Covid-19 created a massive fintech boom Fintech Funding Takes A Tumble The Totally Dodgy Backstory of the Bank that Just Refinanced Trump Tower Paytm shares slump after central bank bars company from signing up new customers Chelsea Bank…

The Finanser’s Week: 7th March 2022 – 13th March 2022

This week’s main blog discussions included … Financial sanctions: a reality check Some friends were applauding Visa and MasterCard’s decision to throw Russia off their payments networks over the weekend. Both companies handle 90% of all debit and credit card payments outside of China – and their announcements will deal another significant blow to the Russian…

Things worth reading: 11th March 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Credit Suisse was caught trying to shred evidence of Russian loans backed by yachts Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are winding down in Russia Deutsche Bank defends decision not to exit Russia: It’s not ‘practical’ right now Get Ready for a Talent Migration From Banks to Fintech White House’s…

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