Banks need WhatsApp alternative fast to dodge hefty fines, warns former FCA official September 28, 2022 Banks and brokerages need to roll out new messaging platforms fast to “crack down” on the use of Whatsapp by staff, a former City regulator warned today, after US regulators slapped a group of Wall Street giants with $1.8bn worth of fines.
Nord Stream explosion signals challenging winter for Europe September 28, 2022 Experts warned the Nord Stream crisis could beckon future unpredictability across Europe, warned experts.
Do Kwon denies attempts to withdraw $66m in BTC before arrest warrant was issued September 28, 2022 Do Kwon has denied he attempted to cash out $66 million of Bitcoin days before an arrest warrant was issued for him earlier this month.
Kwarteng tells bank execs he is ‘working closely’ with BoE to calm markets September 28, 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng has told a group of investment bank executives that he is “working closely” with the Bank of England to calm markets. The chancellor and City minister Andrew Griffith said during a roundtable that the government has a “clear commitment to fiscal discipline” and outlined coming post-Brexit changes to financial services regulations, according to [...]
Hey Brother: Avicii estate sells rights to DJ’s top hits September 28, 2022 Avicii’s top hits have been sold off to Stockholm-based entertainment firm Pophouse, adding to the tide of artists who have cashed in on their hits in recent years. In an announcement this afternoon, Pophouse, best known for developing the ABBA Voyage show in London, said it had acquired a 75 per cent ownership in the [...]
Government has until November to end barristers’ strike before judges will be justified in releasing prisoners September 28, 2022 Judges acted unlawfully by releasing prisoners awaiting trial because of the barristers’ strike, a High Court has ruled, after warning the government has just two months to sort the situation out before courts will be justified in letting out those awaiting hearings. Crown Court judges in Bristol and Manchester who released prisoners on bail, on [...]
How sustainable is eyecare? September 28, 2022 Dr John Buchan, Assistant Professor of International Eye Health LSHTM Climate change is regarded by many as the greatest long-term threat to global health in the 21st century. Although modest progress has been made by many sectors, overall, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue to rise. Health services are substantial contributors to national greenhouse gas emissions [...]
JPMorgan set to double UK headcount of digital bank Chase September 28, 2022 JPMorgan is planning to double the headcount of its British digital bank Chase in the next two years as it looks to guzzle up market share from the UK’s fintech lenders.
Post-Brexit Eurostar capacity down 30 per cent due to more border checks September 28, 2022 Eurostar’s peak capacity at London St Pancras station is down 30 per cent as a result of post-Brexit checks. Chief executive Jacques Damas said that additional checks caused a “significant increase in processing times,” therefore reducing the number of people processed at peak times. Damas will step down after two years at the company’s helm [...]
I think it’s bullish to see the New York Times recognising Bitcoin as strong while other currencies fail September 28, 2022 Crypto AM's Nigel Green rejoices at a sudden change of tune from the New York Times - usually a crypto-knocking behemoth.
