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Things worth reading: 5th November 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Metro Bank shares soar after potential takeover approach New York’s next mayor wants to be paid in Bitcoin Stablecoins Might Have to Be Banks Spain’s Central Bank Requesting Financial Institutions to Outline Crypto Plans Until 2024 Banks are still financing fossil fuels – while signing up to net zero…

Things worth reading: 4th November 2021

Things we’re reading today include … What a Global Central Bank Digital Currency Network Might Do Mark Carney is key-man risk for bank net-zero club Starling Bank expects to go public within two years Raisin Bank ports banking-as-a-service model to the cloud Mambu US central bank is reducing its bond-buying programme Credit Suisse Plans Investment…

Things worth reading: November 3rd 2021

Things we’re reading today include … lNG’s Banking outlook for 2022: Bracing for transformation Why Jack Dorsey’s hyperinflation warning ISN’T as far-fetched as it sounds Stagflation is coming: central banks and governments are right to be terrified Banks ‘being let off hook by weak climate regulation’ World’s biggest banks to play a role in limiting…

Things worth reading: 2nd November 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Jes Staley leaves Barclays: CEO exits bank after shock report on Epstein links New Barclays chief ‘Venkat’ emerges from Jes Staley’s shadow Warren Buffett, Goldman Win From Fintech Gold Rush in India Buffett-Backed Fintech Nubank to Seek $50.6 Billion Valuation in IPO Fintech floats “just getting started” as Zopa…

Things worth reading: 1st November 2021

Things we’re reading today include … ‘If Glasgow fails, whole thing fails’, says Johnson Ex-Bank of England governor warns transition to net-zero will not happen ‘overnight’ 5 Fintech Trends That Will Reshape the Financial Services Landscape The Future of Banking To Be Driven by Artificial Intelligence Brazilian police kill 25 suspects allegedly part of bank…

The Finanser’s Week: 25th October 2021- 31st October 2021

The blog’s main discussions this week included: COP26: what’s going on? The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) takes place in Glasgow from 31 October – 12 November 2021. Triodos Bank have selected five key events they feel worth attending so, here they are: ‘Finance Day’ – Wednesday 3 November For the first time the COP has…

Things worth reading: 29th October 2021

Things we’re reading today include … The surname that will get you a job in an investment bank Bank of England warns of crackdown on financing linked to climate risk Bank of England considers capital rules for banks to cover climate risks Working at the World Bank, I can see how it is failing humanity…

Things worth reading: 28th October 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Bank switching jumps 56% as digital banks and switching deals tempt Brits How Brazil’s Nubank became a $30bn fintech TSB and Co-op Bank among lenders set to benefit from £4bn City tax cut Barclays app down: Online banking customers report app not working as bank apologies for issues How…

Things worth reading: 27th October 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Saxo Bank’s crypto products rake in $2.5bn U.S. regulators exploring how banks could hold crypto assets – FDIC chairman World Bank turns down IMF boss’s appeal to defend herself Digital bank Monzo in talks to raise £300m in new funding at £3bn valuation New challenger GB Bank awarded restricted…

Things worth reading: 26th October 2021

Things we’re reading today include … As Britain embraces the digital bank age, what will happen for those left behind? HSBC online banking hit by an outage, impacting business customers £60m cocaine smuggler only has £4.07 in his bank account UBS increases wealth management profits 43% on back of thriving markets UBS sells Spanish wealth…

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