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Things worth reading: 20th May 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Relentless branch closures at Lloyds Bank continue as digital banking takes hold Banks ordered to pull staff out of the City in EU power grab SoftBank-Backed Fintech Giant Klarna Looks for New Funds at Lower Valuation Brazilian digital bank Neon triples revenues in 2021 Bank of England is mocked…

Things worth reading: 19th May 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Insulting descriptions city centre bank kept of its customers Former Metro Bank boss Vernon Hill fights ousting at US lender Commonwealth Bank pauses in-app cryptocurrency trading after market turmoil Google says its Russian bank account has been seized City watchdog to ensure banks provide access to cash across UK…

Things worth reading: 18th May 2022

Things we’re reading today include … The history of private bank notes in 1800s may hint at the future for stablecoins: Not a good one, says Goldman Sachs Citigroup shares jump 7% after Warren Buffett reveals a near $3 billion stake in the struggling bank Australian banks enter tech arms race as rising rates squeeze…

Things worth reading: 17th May 2022

Things we’re reading today include … ‘Apocalyptic’ food prices will be disastrous for world’s poor, says Bank governor BoE governor says he is unable to stop inflation hitting 10% Bank of England chief says he’s unhappy about inflation but central bank not to blame Digital banking can be more than glorified self-service Indian Central Bank…

Things worth reading: 16th May 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Deutsche Bank SPAC banker who didn’t attend strip club gets job The Russian bank, the Bruce Willis ad and the $900m sanctions battle NatWest customers urged to check bank statements after huge payments glitch Recession warnings show the Bank of England really has lost the plot Top 10 Fintech…

The Finanser’s Week: 9th May 2022 – 15th May 2022

This week’s main blog discussions include … I just woke up to my cancelled culture Growing up, my brother used to try hard to persuade me to attend The Motor Show. He is a petrolhead and the show would be the highlight of his year. I went once. My lasting memory is almost every stand…

Things worth reading: 13th May 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Crash of TerraUSD Shakes Crypto. ‘There Was a Run on the Bank.’ N26 Closes the Accounts of Over 100 Clients, Who Claim They Still Have Gotten Their Money Back Starling Bank boss hopes banking is becoming less sexist BVNK grabs $40 million for its crypto banking services Chase launches…

The Finanser’s Week: 2nd May 2022 – 8th May 2022

This week’s main blog discussions included: What’s the new book about, Chris? I had an interview the other day about my new book Digital for Good. It felt like it was a worthy discussion, so thought it worth sharing again today. What is the number for your new book “Digital for Good“? Do you have the same…

Things worth reading: 6th May 2022

Things we’re reading today include … SEC nearly doubles crypto enforcement unit, citing fraud risk in booming market Big Tech data harvesting comes under fire by world central bank group Anti-discriminatory bank law getting update for modern era EU plans to evict largest Russian lender from Swift but spare energy bank ‘Climate entrepreneurs deserve fast…

Things worth reading: 5th May 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Blow for Barclays as 20% of shareholders reject climate strategy Swiss bank secrecy law has ‘chilling effect’ Stripe flexes its fintech muscle with Financial Connections to pull banking data automatically NatWest Group first UK bank to sign agreements with payment providers to offer new payment option through VRP Inside…

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