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Things worth reading: 11th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress – BBC News Crypto firms including Robinhood, Kraken launch global stablecoin network | Reuters Treasury weighs sanctions on cryptocurrency tied to Howard Lutnick – The Washington Post Central Bank Digital Currency: Progress And Further Considerations Banking chaos as…

The Finanser’s Week: 4th November – 10th November 2024

This week’s blog discussions include: What does Trump’s victory mean for banks, tech, fintech and the future? Unsurprisingly, after a major election that will influence the Western world, the election of Donald Trump resulted in a flood of PR releases and contacts to tell me how this will influence the economy, Europe and the world….

Things worth reading: 8th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Detroit to Accept Cryptocurrency for Taxes and Fees by 2025 Transforming to an AI-powered finance function | McKinsey Allica Bank Retains Spot at Top of the Deloitte UK Tech Fast 50 Ranking COP29 should create clear policy roadmap to spur bank lending for renewable energy | IEEFA Visa Backs…

Things worth reading: 7th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … What Trump Means For Fintech There’s another big winner of the US election: cryptocurrency | The Independent The environmental impact of cryptocurrency – The Mancunion Assessing the Bank of England’s climate risk collateral reforms for their greening potential Single mum left ‘mortified’ after DWP scrutinises her bank account Banks…

Things worth reading: 6th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Why doesn’t the Bank of England tell the truth? Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill undergoes further scrutiny in Lords – UK Parliament Brazil’s Central Bank Previews Contactless Pix Payments Ant Digital Technologies Unveils “Dual Chains and One Bridge” Solution UK Banks Deploy Mobile Network Data to Combat Payment Fraud Government-backed…

Things worth reading: 5th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … UK Finance response to Bank of England discussion paper on Innovation in money & payments CFPB Releases Final Open Banking Rules: Key Takeaways for Fintech Companies US regulators must take reins on fintech oversight – bank associations Why Leading US BNPL Fintech Affirm has Staked UK Claim | FinTech…

Things worth reading: 4th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Are challenger banks too ‘fun and friendly’ to really win our trust? | The Drum British fintech founder who moved to U.S.: U.K. tech’s problem isn’t taxes—it’s ambition | Fortune Europe From Code To Conscience: Humanities’ Role In Fintech’s Evolution 1 in 3 Brits Report Mental Health Struggles Due…

The Finanser’s Week: 28th October – 3rd November 2024

This week’s blog discussions include … Banks make millions from the most vulnerable As mentioned, I’m dealing with my mother’s financial affairs as she reaches end of life, and I’m finding it incredibly frustrating. The process is that there first needs to be a Power of Attorney in place. Luckily, she saw that coming and…

Things worth reading: 1st November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Banks’ use of AI could be included in stress tests, says Bank of England deputy governor World’s Safest Banks 2024: World’s Biggest Banks | Global Finance Magazine Lloyds shareholders could take £1bn hit over car finance crisis | Lloyds Banking Group | The Guardian BIAN launches latest version of…

Things worth reading: 31st October 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Cryptocurrency payments have become a reality Reddit has sold most of its cryptocurrency portfolio – MarketWatch Cryptocurrency firm founder pleads guilty to fraud after novel FBI probe | Reuters Mandelson and Schwartz leave troubled fintech Bank of London Bank specialisation and zombie lending | CEPR UBS profits beat forecasts…

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