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SEPA and the PSD aren’t broken … just irrelevant

Barack Obama decimated John McCain in part thanks to the wonders of the internet age and social networking. Barack’s team included the co-founders and CEOs of Google and Facebook. Could the same sort of understanding delineate the winners in payments in the future? Could the new fleet of foot electronic payments firms decimate the traditional…

The Banking Bill

I mentioned the Queen’s speech on Wednesday would announce new rules for banks and this new Code of Conduct.  All of it is wrapped up in a new UK piece of legislation called the Banking Bill, which was introduced to rescue the UK Banking System on 7th October 2008.  If you’re interested to know more…

The Banking Bill

I mentioned the Queen’s speech on Wednesday would announce new rules for banks and this new Code of Conduct.  All of it is wrapped up in a new UK piece of legislation called the Banking Bill, which was introduced to rescue the UK Banking System on 7th October 2008.  If you’re interested to know more…

The Banking Bill

I mentioned the Queen’s speech on Wednesday would announce new rules for banks and this new Code of Conduct.  All of it is wrapped up in a new UK piece of legislation called the Banking Bill, which was introduced to rescue the UK Banking System on 7th October 2008.  If you’re interested to know more…

A new FSClub for Central & Eastern Europe

I am really pleased to announce the launch of the Financial Services Club Central & Eastern Europe (FSCCEE), with our first meeting planned for 14th January 2009 at the British Embassy, Jaurèsgasse 12 – 1030, Vienna, Austria. The Financial Services Club was established in April 2004 as a unique service designed for Senior Executives and…

Another UK bank goes kaput!

Just got news of the fact that London Scottish Bank, based in Manchester with around 1200 staff, has been placed into administration by the Financial Services Authority after being unable to meet its regulatory capital requirements.

Another UK bank goes kaput!

Just got news of the fact that London Scottish Bank, based in Manchester with around 1200 staff, has been placed into administration by the Financial Services Authority after being unable to meet its regulatory capital requirements.

Another UK bank goes kaput!

Just got news of the fact that London Scottish Bank, based in Manchester with around 1200 staff, has been placed into administration by the Financial Services Authority after being unable to meet its regulatory capital requirements.

G20 roller-coaster

I loved this cartoon about the G20 summit that appeared in the Financial Times by Ingram Pinn:  As I'm in Orlando, I can thoroughly recommend that Disney puts up a ride called: "the Global Market Meltdown Rollercoaster" that works like this. Wonderful!

Cartoon - G20

G20 roller-coaster

I loved this cartoon about the G20 summit that appeared in the Financial Times by Ingram Pinn:  As I'm in Orlando, I can thoroughly recommend that Disney puts up a ride called: "the Global Market Meltdown Rollercoaster" that works like this. Wonderful!

Cartoon - G20