Things worth reading: 12th June 2012

Things we're reading today include ...

Government to water down bank reform plans
The Independent

KPMG UK chairman John Griffith-Jones to head Financial Conduct Authority
The Telegraph

Who is John Griffiths-Jones?
The Telegraph

New head for British Bankers’ Association
Financial Times

 

AUDIO: Cambridge University launches bank
BBC

AUDIO: Silicon Valley Bank opens first UK branch
BBC

NCR Mobile Cash Withdrawal at ATMs
Payments News

Gupta friend testifies about calls
Financial Times

Ex-Goldman boss Gupta won't testify in insider trading trial
The Independent

 

Sceptics turn against Spain bailout hopes as the rally falters
The Independent

How would Greece switch currencies?
BBC

 

London slips down rankings of world's most expensive cities
The Independent

Hedge funds: Do some mislead their investors?
BBC