Things worth reading: 11th March 2010

Things we're reading today include ...

Today's must watch:

Joe Garner of HSBC speaks about Trust in Banks at the launch of the Edelman Trust Barometer last year.

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Regulators

Turner orders tougher bank stress tests - Financial Times
FSA tells banks to stress-test for two more years of recession - The Times
Commercial property may cause new crisis, says FSA - The Independent
Financial Services Authority to tighten watch on rogue products - The Times
Markets must be able to punish offenders, Lord Myners says - The Telegraph
Plans to make banks reveal salaries over £500,000 - The Independent
Europe eyes ban on CDS contracts used against Greece - The Telegraph

Companies

Former Cazenove banker found guilty of insider dealing - The Independent
Smaller losses at Northern Rock - BBC
Barclays' shareholders warn bank against deal for a US retail bank - The Telegraph

 

Quote of the Day:

"The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square is showing Michael Moore's documentary Capitalism: A Love Story next week and is so concerned about the plight of our poor City folk that the first 50 bankers at each screening can get it in for free."

Business Diary: Free cinema tickets for suffering bankers - The Independent