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Things worth reading: 16th August 2021

Things we’re reading today include … These 13 banks have invested the most in crypto and blockchain to date Crypto-Friendly Bank Backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Plans $2 Billion IPO on Nasdaq GoldmanEye: former spy chief to advise investment bank on cyber issues Me me me … bankers chasing bigger bonuses Bendigo and Adelaide…

Things worth reading: 13th August 2021

Things we’re reading today include … ‘White hat’ hacker behind $610m crypto heist returns most of money as they just did it ‘for fun’ Circle announces plans to become a fully registered bank Banks in EU “window dress” to escape higher capital charges, says BIS paper Are ‘Green Banks’ Really Better for the Environment? Banks…

Things worth reading: 12th August 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Man’s handwriting was so bad, bank staff didn’t know he was trying to rob them Tesco Bank switches delayed as it struggles with demand after revealing plans to close its 213,000 current accounts Tesco Bank suspends account switching after flood of requests Co-working spaces, coffee bars and consultation booths:…

Things worth reading: 11th August 2021

Things we’re reading today include … UK fintech investment hits new record after £18bn buying spree Hackers steal $600m in major cryptocurrency heist Fortress-type resilience makes big banks hard to topple FCA/UK banks: branch preservation would lend advantage to fintechs UK banks face block on high street branch closures Will central bank digital currencies dethrone…

Things worth reading: 10th August 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Monzo community forum removed from bank’s website after trolling incidents David Cameron made $10m from Greensill Bank he lobbied for Tesco Bank struggles to cope with account switching Why banks fear central bank digital currencies Wannabe ‘social bank’ Kroo swerves VCs to raise a $24.5M Series A from HNWs…

Things worth reading: 9th August 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Apple wants to become your bank Brexit Party relaunch group has bank account shut down Hedge fund manager says Bank of England will ‘never’ raise rates Bank of England warns inflation will hit 4% this year but holds interest rates Bank of England taps diversity headhunter to replace Haldane…

The Finanser’s Week: 2nd August 2021- 8th August 2021

The main blog discussions this week included: Hook, line and sinker: how to do marketing (part one of many) As it’s August and everyone is on holiday, I’m going to deviate a little bit from my usual daily blogging and talk about two other things: How to do sales and marketing How to explain FinTech…

Things worth reading: 6th August 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Gold Star Families Accuse Major Banks of Aiding Terrorists Shares of South Korea’s Kakao Bank jump 70% on first day of trading Bank of England warns inflation may rise to 10-year high in coming months Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered Sued Over Afghanistan Dead Why regulators should treat stablecoins like…

Things worth reading: 5th August 2021

Things we’re reading today include … Hong Leong Bank Seeks Digital Disruptors Across Southeast Asia to Find ESG-Focused Innovative Solutions for Banking and Financial Services Are you ready for central bank digital currencies? Bank of Estonia discovers unlimited potential in digital euro pilots Why do Banks Create their Own Cryptocurrencies? Australia’s Newest Digital Bank Goes…

Things worth reading: 4th August 2021

Things we’re reading today include: Banks failing to properly help victims of fraud, says Which? Barclays issue scam warning to people aged 21-30 with a bank account Lloyds Bank partners with Visa to offer STP technology Explainer: How the Bank of England could start to reverse its huge stimulus Grace period for thousands hit by…

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