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Wells Fargo posts surprise revenue rise

Bloomberg Wells Fargo & Co. hasn’t yet fixed all of its problems, but at least it stopped its revenue slump. The bank posted a surprise increase in revenue, with the figure rising to $21.9 billion in the third quarter, after analysts expected a slight decline. The bank benefited from rising interest rates and saw growth in consumer-lending originations in areas ...

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BOE’s next 50-pound note to be made out of plastic

Bloomberg The Bank of England’s next 50-pound note will be made out of plastic as the UK extends the production of polymer cash to its highest-denomination bill. The new note, worth about $66 at current exchange rates, will be Britain’s last denomination to make the shift from paper to plastic, with five- and 10-pound bills already made of the more ...

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A decade from crisis, banks face risks from Italy to trade wars

Bloomberg The world is still full of risks for the banking industry, despite reforms put in place since the financial crisis 10 years ago. That was the main subject of discussions this weekend in Bali, where bankers gathered for the annual meeting of the Institute of International Finance. From market turmoil and trade tensions to rising leverage and the implications ...

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