Goldman Sachs & Apple break up on the cards?

Goldman Sachs reportedly evaluating options to exit their relationship with Apple, with Amex being touted as a strong contender to take over their portfolio.
Who wants a CBDC?

CBDCs were in the headlines again this week as the European Commission unveiled their legislative proposal for a digital euro, but does anyone actually want it?
Are you ready for the tsunami?

A major bank points to a $15 trillion potential wave crashing through financial services – will this be a bigger disaster than climate change or the opportunity of a lifetime for financial services?
London – the next Crypto Capital of the world?

One of the world’s biggest VC firms is opening its firm office outside the USA in London, citing crypto friendly regulation as a
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger

As the war between banks and fintechs continues, one bank seems to be emerging victorious. Will AI kill us or make us stronger?
Generative AI and the Future of Financial Services

A major Global Bank registered a trademark this week for a ChatGPT like service to help clients with investment advice and more stories
The Darling of Starling to step down after achieving record profits

Anne Boden announced she will be stepping down as CEO of Starling after achieving record profits, meanwhile, Klarna makes a surprising change.
American debt and more horror stories

Will the USA default on its debt or just raise the ceiling? Another horror story from the ranks of Revolut and more excuses from bank execs – who said banking was boring?
Episode022 – Bank of England says Cryptocurrency isn’t money

OK – technically the BoE director of Fintech, Tom Hutton, said that cryptocurrency doesn’t “fulfil any of the functions of money” – but isn’t that the same thing?
Episode021 – Are JP Morgan, UBS and HSBC following the same playbook?

This week we’ve seen three different headlines about 3 different banks, all with a familiar thread running through the stories – are they all following the same playbook?