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Things worth reading: 25th February 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Russia’s Stocks Crash 44%, Central Bank Unveils Emergency Support Lloyds on ‘heightened alert’ for Russian cyberattacks on banks – CEO SWIFT banking system could be used as sanction against Russia. What is it? Bank of America executive to leave Hong Kong in Covid exodus Saudi Arabia Eyes Bold Global…

Things worth reading: 24th February 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Britain mistakenly puts Russian central bank’s address on sanctions list ‘The Contract Factory’: Inside Danske Bank Estonia’s Money Laundering Machine JPMorgan ‘grossly negligent’ over $875mn in Nigerian bank transfers, UK court told Barclays full-year net profit quadruples as corporate and investment bank booms Goldman Sachs Wants Its Bonuses Back…

Things worth reading: 23rd February 2022

Things we’re reading today include … How Swiss banking secrecy enabled an unequal global financial system Western sanctions on banks only scratch surface of Fortress Russia Europe’s banks brace for Russia fallout while U.S. banks see limited pain Why European bank shares are experiencing a false dawn Deutsche Bank Warns Staff Not to Delete WhatsApps…

Things worth reading: 22nd February 2022

Things we’re reading today include … The Credit Suisse leaks expose an industry that has got away with too much for too long Russian finance ministry and central bank clash over how to police cryptocurrencies UK’s leading fintech bosses call on government to ramp up efforts to overhaul regulation Sharp fall in fintech share prices…

Things worth reading: 21st February 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Credit Suisse: Huge data leak reveals details on 30,000 of bank’s clients Credit Suisse: a bank for dictators, drug lords and criminals Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak Banks warn online shoppers that cards could be declined when new payment rules come into force Central bank…

The Finanser’s Week: 14th February 2022 – 20th February 2022

This week’s main blog discussions include … Should you have ‘bank’ in your brand? The Financial Brand published an interesting piece challenging the use of the word bank in a brand. It got me thinking, and agreeing with their summation, which is yes. Sure, you can have Chime, Chase, Citizens and Truist, but is that…

Things worth reading: 18th February 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Wall St banks fear inflation, asset price deflation, even recession Bank of America CEO: capital markets business down, but pipelines are full Europe’s Lone Female Investment Bank Head Is on a Hiring Spree Why is digital banking becoming popular in UAE? Fintech Funding In Africa Reaches Record High As…

Things worth reading: 17th February 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Investments in fintech start-ups and scale-ups return to $200+ billion Atom Bank closes £75m pre-IPO funding round led by BBVA Fintech startup Flutterwave raises $250 million at over $3 billion valuation JPMorgan Opens A Bank Branch In The Metaverse (But It’s Not What You Think It’s For) 72% fall…

Things worth reading: 16th February 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Can Revolut replace your traditional bank account? Atom Bank builds strength as it prepares for listing Metro Bank CFO quits just days before financial results Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Fund Backs New Digital Bank Called D360 Crypto Is Like a ‘Ponzi’ Scheme, India’s Central Bank Warns Never Believe a Bank’s…

Things worth reading: 15th February 2022

Things we’re reading today include … Will Ferrell sprinkles Hollywood stardust on Danish challenger bank Lunar (watch the ad here) BBVA to invest $300 million in Brazilian digital bank Neon Bank of America leads $20 million investment in London fintech Banked US banking regulators warn of risks in leveraged loan market The Coming Boom In…

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