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Things worth reading: 24th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … “Fintech is the driver for everything we can think about” Crypto and Fintech Investment Deals in the UK Lost Billions Last Year Competition hots up as British banks fight to keep earnings rising faster than costs Crypto Bank Custodia’s Bid for Fed Supervision Rejected Again Fed Increases Focus on…

Things worth reading: 23rd February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … New York sues CoinEx, says crypto exchange failed to register with state Trade group argues U.S. SEC case unfairly labels crypto as securities Lloyds Bank warns house prices to fall 7% this year as customers struggle with Boom in European bank earnings hints at a rally with legs Big…

Things worth reading: 21st February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … Stablecoins Are Critical For Mainstream Crypto Adoption Bank branches turn away customers depositing cash Mass closures of bank branches is having a devastating impact on the elderly App-based Zopa bank buys BNPL fintech EU calls for fast-track crypto capital rules for banks Bank of England pours cold water on…

Things worth reading: 20th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include: Revolut: can the chancellor’s fintech favourite fix its image problem? African Fintech Startups Raised $1.45 Billion in 2022 — Sector’s Share of the Continent’s Total Funding Drops Blockchain technology has completely transformed the modus operandi of the fintech industry World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee calls crypto ‘dangerous’ and likens…

Things worth reading: 17th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … Tory minister suggests banks sue Bank of England over strict regulations British fintech champion Railsr accused of ‘systematic’ failings over anti-terror checks Crypto Was Singapore’s Top Area of Fintech Investment in 2022 Despite Global Slowdown Why World Bank head’s resignation is good news for climate crisis fight Standard Chartered…

Things worth reading: 16th February 2023

Things we’re reading today include … Fintech investment falls by 31% in 2022 UK fintech investment falls 56% in 2022 Solaris Setback Spells Trouble For European Fintech Scene Deutsche Bank to Cut Bonuses of Staff Misusing WhatsApp Messaging Barclays posts 19% slide in annual net profit after costly U.S. trading blunder Trump pick for World…

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…