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Things worth reading: 6th July 2023

Things we’re reading today include: Augmentum boss warns of shake-out in fintech Turkish fintech firm Papara buys Spain-based neobank Rebellion Mambu expands Google Cloud partnership with Marketplace availability South Korea allows new bank entrants for first time in 30 years RBS closes gender equality campaigner’s bank account Coinbase Suddenly Surges After Reports Suggest SEC Is…

Things worth reading: 5th July 2023

Things we’re reading today include … Nigel Farage bank account shut for falling below wealth limit The secret databases that tell banks which accounts to shut Metro Bank ‘prevents gender-critical parents group from opening account’ Bank of England: ‘any gender’ can be pregnant Lloyds hails success of Innovation Sandbox in fostering fintech collaboration Fintech Giant…

Things worth reading: 3rd July 2023

Things we’re reading today include: India’s HDFC becomes the world’s fourth largest bank Banks told to uphold free speech after accounts blacklisted SoFi Once Billed Itself as the Anti-Bank. Now It’s Going Mainstream Visa $1 billion buyout of Brazil’s Pismo eases fintech M&A slowdown Buyout groups weigh bids for majority stake in FIS-owned Worldpay The…

The Finanser’s Week: 26th June – 2nd July 2023

The main blog discussions this week include … The relationship between banking, fintech and the Titanic I hesitate to write this, as it is controversial. But then I am not afraid to confront controversy. After the tragic implosion of Titan, the OceanGate submersible submarine that was doing the deep dive to the Titanic … ……

Things worth reading: 30th June 2023

Things we’re reading today include …   Banking Deutsche Bank urges rethink of crisis-era UK bank levy Bank Giant Bigger Than Morgan Stanley Arises From India Merger Nigel Farage says he may have to leave UK after bank closes his accounts Are Nigel Farage’s claims about being shut out of banks true? What we know…

Things worth reading: 29th June 2023

Things we’re reading today include … Study shows 130 countries exploring central bank digital currencies Top 10 fintech incubators and accelerators by investments Nubank’s CEO explains what the US could learn from LatAm fintech Crypto losses halved in Q2 2023 to $204M Ex-Trader Ordered to Pay $54 Million CFTC Fine Over Crypto Fraud How Do…

Things worth reading: 28th June 2023

Things we’re reading today include: Bank of England Says ‘Britcoin’ CBDC Might Not Be on a Blockchain London fintech champion cashes in on rising interest rates Announcing the Fintech Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt Want to scale your fintech? Here’s why the UK is the obvious choice Wall Street Is Coming for Crypto—Whether Early Believers…

Things worth reading: 27th June 2023

Things we’re reading today include: Jeremy Hunt orders banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers after anger over ‘rip-off’ of customers HSBC quits Canary Wharf: Bank to move headquarters to a smaller office in City as more staff work from home HSBC Offers Crypto-Derivative Products In Hong Kong China crypto narrative is alive…

Things worth reading: 26th June 2023

Things we’re reading today include … 25 Largest Banks in the World by Assets IMF Suddenly Flips On Crypto As Wall Street Fuels A $200 Billion Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Price Rally Britain is back in financial crisis territory – when good news is bad news Infosys signs $454-mln deal with Danske Bank Google To…

The Finanser’s Week: 19th June – 25th June 2023

This week’s main blog discussions include … Dame Alison Rose on creating a purpose-driven bank (NatWest) I stumbled upon a podcast the other day. It intrigued me as it’s all about building a blueprint for a better business and, in episode 2, the host – Charles Wookey (nothing to do with Star Wars) – had managed…

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