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Paul Penrose

Barclaycard logo saves world

Barclaycard has unveiled a new logo and visual identity. It is a break from the logos used by the bank during the last four decades, which had been designed to be seen on the traditional plastic card....

02 Oct 2008
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Every man expects 'The House' to do its duty!

After the US Senate agreed the modified bill to pump a life saving $700b into the USA economy, the rest of the world waits with baited breath to see if the House of Representatives follows and brings ...

02 Oct 2008
EBAday
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More political correctness from Air India c1950

The latest amusing chapter from Air India International's 1950 passenger information booklet. Exactly as printed including the illustration. We've clearly become a bunch of fuddy duddies. This chapter...

02 Oct 2008
Whatever...
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Liquidity Risk Management

At the Thomson Reuters Liquidity forum this week, the issue of liquidity risk was debated amongst a panel and audience of experts. There is no doubt about the vital importance of liquidity within mark...

02 Oct 2008
Operational Risk Management
Elton Cane

Banks cutting onshore outsourcing and contractors

As banks now more than ever are looking to cut costs wherever they can, it's not surprising that they're still very keen on offshoring despite the political sensitivity of sending jobs abroad. But the...

02 Oct 2008
A Finextra Member

Bail-In passes the House and the wheels are in motion

I thought that calling it a bail-out was inappropriate and it should be called the bail-in. Let's hope it doesn't become a habit. The question remains as to whether giving a whole lot more money to a ...

02 Oct 2008
Whatever...
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Concrete ceilings

Yes, it’s cropped up again. More research tells us that there are not enough women in top jobs. The Equality and Human Rights Commission says that professional women are no longer facing a glass ceili...

01 Oct 2008
Women in Technology
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More's Law is certainly true - affordable fraud?

Wouldn't it be better for the public's perception if a few hundred million pounds was spent eliminating most fraud, rather than spend vast sums without any effect? I think it's about time to get real....

01 Oct 2008
Innovation in Financial Services
Paul Penrose

Crisis-hit banking sector picked over by retailers

Tesco's decision to expand its banking business looks like a smart move, as consumers seek a safe haven for their cash away from the carnage in the traditional banking sector. UK supermarket chain Tes...

01 Oct 2008
Trends in Financial Services
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APACS and card fraud

"One of APACS' key responsibilities is co-ordinating a whole range of activities to tackle payment-related fraud" Does this mean that there's work for APACS as long as there is payment fraud...

01 Oct 2008
Trends in Financial Services
A Finextra Member

Fat cat bonuses; lessons could learn from Wood Mackenzie

Fat cat bonuses in the City dealing rooms have become the topic of discussion this week with all and sundry it seems having a view. The Archbishop of York is just one of the stranger people taking a s...

01 Oct 2008
MiFID
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Interactive Contactless Payments

Usage of credit cards are mostly seen at department stores, more over card campaings and loyalty programs surround consumers to supersede cash payments and the competition between merchants and credit...

01 Oct 2008
Innovation in Financial Services

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