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Things worth reading: 16th October 2026

Things we’re reading today include … How Ukraine’s biggest bank is run in a war zone New automated bank screening could create ‘surveillance state’ across EU Epstein-linked banks face judgment day as Trump deteriorates Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits Poland’s central bank crisis exposes European hypocrisy China has banned…

Things worth reading: 15th October 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Kraken parent eyes EU license with bank acquisition The Shockwaves of US Inflation on Asian Markets and Cryptocurrency EU Banking Regulator Takes Over Key Oversight of Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Neobanks beat other fintechs to profit thanks to SME lending gap Bank of America profits drop 17% after $1.2bn money…

Things worth reading: 14th October 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Citi profit tops estimates on higher investment banking, services and wealth revenue Bank of America fined $1.2bn over failing to stop money laundering Bank Bosses Are Too Optimistic About the AI Boom Russia’s largest bank Sberbank secures approval to trade crypto Zcash Continues to Outperform Every Other Major Cryptocurrency…

Things worth reading: 13th October 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Bank of France Survey Finds French Business Uncertainty Surges in September Banking watchdogs ramp up AI scrutiny as stability fears mount, sources say China gives green light to Visa for local clearing organisation after years-long wait Latvia Emerges as Top EU Fintech Hub with Over 20 New Licences Issued…

Things worth reading: 12th October 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Revolut takes aim at Amex and JPMorgan Most countries unprepared for bank failures, watchdog warns Why China is importing a record amount of gold One more ex-banker jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned 1MDB Has Proposal for Settlement With Deutsche Bank Tory tax break for banks has cost…

The Finanser’s Week: October 5th – October 11th 2026

This week’s main blog discussions include … AI and the big question: why would you ever call McKinsey or Gartner? For many years, McKinsey has been the go-to firm for advice and Gartner for research but, with AI, why bother? In fact, there is a lot of debate about whether AI will replace consultants and…

Things worth reading: 9th October 2026

Things we’re reading today include … National Trust urged to move to ethical bank Bank governor urges John Healey to use budget to allay market fears amid bond turmoil Lloyds to phase out Halifax brand and banking app Banking lobby welcomes Bowman’s plans to ‘modernise’ Fed supervision The future of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency: what to…

Things worth reading: 8th October 2026

Things we’re reading today include …   Man Who Spent Millions on Rare Pokémon and Magic Cards Found Guilty of Stealing Over $50 Million in Crypto Pokemon collector guilty in US$55 million crypto hack Europol says quantum computing won’t break Bitcoin, but some wallets are exposed Crypto media firm Cointelegraph is looking for a buyer…

Things worth reading: 7th October 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Trillions are being ‘wasted’ on the AI boom Fed plans to overhaul bank supervision responsibilities, Bowman says German bank board member to leave in wake of brothel loan investigation Norway’s biggest bank DNB to lay off around 400 staff amid AI-driven changes 12 Nordic fintech startups to watch, according…

Things worth reading: 6th October 2026

Things we’ re reading today include … UK on ‘thin ice’ warns ex-Bank of England chief economist Microsoft’s X account briefly hijacked for cryptocurrency scam Standard Chartered Says Solana Could More Than Double by December How a convention-defying start-up became South Africa’s most popular bank Monzo turns to private equity after Nubank Ant-Backed Fintech Mynt…