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Things worth reading: 15th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … Ex-Credit Suisse Bankers Take Their Fintech to Europe Government action on illegal lending apps is correct, says fintech industry body Goldman Sachs leads India fintech funding while deals dry up Crypto markets on edge as U.S. regulatory crackdown on industry intensifies What To Expect After The Senate Banking Hearing…

Things worth reading: 14th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include: Brexit is costing UK £1,000 per household, says Bank of England official Loans to Russian soldiers fuel calls for European banks to quit UK banks set to report record profits of £37bn beating pre-financial crisis highs US fintech FIS to spin off Worldpay payments business A decade of fintech failures:…

Things worth reading: 13th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … Big banks choose fear-mongering over facts when it comes to fintech Brazil’s oldest bank allows residents to pay their taxes using crypto Singapore bank DBS profit soars 68% in the fourth quarter, flags robust outlook Can Paytm turn a profit with razor-thin fintech margins? ‘Bank of mum and dad’…

The Finanser’s Week: 6th February – 12th February 2023

This week’s main blog headlines include … This week’s FU! A singing quizmaster, naked customers, another UK exit on the horizon, silver foxes in the hen house plus more fintech fun and banking banter about the biggest news stories of the week. A few show notes here:-  Our resident Judge, Mary, was back in the…

Things worth reading: 10th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … U.S. Accused Of Trying To ‘Quietly’ Ban Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Digital bank Zopa plots swoop on parts of fintech rival DivideBuy Janet Yellen steps up pressure for World Bank overhaul as it lags behind on climate finance British bank risks falling into Russian money’s favourite hiding place First…

Things worth reading: 8th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … MPs blast bank bosses for putting profits before savers Britons face 20,000 digital pound cap under Bank of England plan FinTech Australia says ING systems upgrade may breach open banking rules Financial institutions are increasingly eyeing fintech & regtech tools, but so are regulators French climate fintech Zero Fund…

Things worth reading: 7th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include: Even well-funded fintech companies are laying off workers FinTech Australia Launches New Sector Ecosystem Map Demystifying the Banking Regulators’ Recent Crypto Actions: Key Takeaways for Fintech Companies Binance Announces Temporary Pause on U.S. Bank Transfers ‘Britcoin’ digital currency could be in use by end of decade Automatic bank transfer delays…

Things worth reading: 6th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … The Great Post-Covid Online Shopping Bet Was a Costly Delusion Swiss authorities open criminal probe into bank data breaches Desperate bank customers strip naked and fight in mass brawls to get to ATMs Bank of Scotland apologises to Scot after labelling his wife a ‘criminal’ Legendary Billionaire Proposes A…

The Finanser’s Week: 30th January – 5th February 2023

This week’s main blog discussions include … FinTech in Africa: the State of the Nations I got this excellent update from FT Partners and felt compelled to share. What it should make you realise is that African Nations are leap-frogging the world. Enjoy! Executive Summary: FinTech is rapidly spreading into Africa. As mobile proliferation and…

Things worth reading: 3rd February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … A new crypto threat to government launches Coinbase Shares Soar as Crypto-Related Stocks Continue Post-Fed Rally “If you’re a commodities trader in a bank, leaving is a no-brainer” Deutsche Bank announces highest profits in 15 years How First Abu Dhabi Bank pursued Standard Chartered and ‘opened Pandora’s box’ Bank…

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