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Leaked document from the New York Fed says Barclays was 'weak' at preventing rogue traders

Barclays’ US supervisors at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York crucified the US unit of the London-listed bank

Diagnosing What Ails Europe’s Biggest Banks

Lenders are struggling to build up the capital they need.

How Putin's Bank Became Russia's $20 Billion Problem

The 62-year-old career official was unable to help the development bank he had headed for more than a decade.

How the First Lady of banking returned home: The boss of Europe's biggest bank will never forget her proud family traditions – and one life-changing call

This meant that she had to prepare for a critical session on the future of the business, despite all the emotions which come with the passing of a parent.

Is The Future Of Barclays Africa In Bitcoin And Blockchain?

His work focuses on understanding the impact of blockchain on Barclays businesses and clients.

The impact of Brexit on UK tech talent

Put simply, Brexit would impact the movement of talent into and out of the UK.

World's super-rich population fell in 2015, says Knight Frank

The growth deceleration in equity, commodites and other asset prices last year also dragged down some of the wealthy individuals' net worth, according to the report.

Avoid junior ISA traps - St. James’s Place

Of the total £1.65 billion saved in Junior ISAs, £1.1 billion is deposited in cash, which may prove costly further down the line.

Brexit and its potential implications by LGT Capital Partners

Over the longer term, a possible British exit from the European Union, or Brexit, would only marginally impact Britain’s economy.

Pre-retirees plan radically different retirement despite soaring wealth

Pre-retirees actually have larger financial assets per household than retirees

Coutts press release: Serial entrepreneurs will be key to the success of UK economy

A report released today by Coutts and the Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE) provides an overview of the depth and extent of serial entrepreneurship in the UK.

Schroders trims its global growth forecast

The inflation forecast for 2016 has also been reduced for the advanced economies to reflect the lower oil price profile. Emerging market inflation is, however, higher largely a result of currency depreciation and administered price hikes.

How `Brexit' Puts European Institutions at Risk of Downgrade

The EU could face a single-level downgrade while “Brexit” might also mar the ability of the EIB’s “remaining shareholders to provide support, if funding conditions were to worsen significantly,” according to Costa.

French Bank Earnings Signal Strength; Risks Clouding Outlook

With investment banks across the continent eliminating thousands of jobs to boost profitability and meet tougher regulatory scrutiny

Possible Brexit drives demand for mortgages

Of course, this would have the consequence that mortgages will become more expensive as lending rates rise.

BlackRock: Brexit would shrink financial services

BlackRock’s report suggests that British-based fund mangers would be blocked from the single market and that, in time, the EU could seek to move market infrastructure within the trading bloc.

Switch to digital currency could endanger banks, warns Bank of England deputy

Growing interest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin has led to speculation that the Bank of England will launch its own digital form of cash.

This chart shows the 9 things the world's richest people worry about

Nestled in the huge report was one chart that illustrated some of the concerns of the world's wealthiest people

Women can enrich the world of wealth

Women, as well as men for that matter

Property wealth grows for retired homeowners

Pensioners have, on average, earned £3,106 tax free from their properties in the last three months

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