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Muddled measurements on clarity – Bank Underground

Muddled measurements on clarity – Bank Underground

Charlie Warburton and James Brookes Economists have repeatedly shown that readability of central banking communication matters. But they typically measure readability...

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Using a Foreign ATM

Here’s What You Need to Know About Using a Foreign ATM

Travelling abroad? Your Suits Me card can be a convenient companion for withdrawing cash wherever you are, but it can...

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What Time do Standing Orders Leave my Current Account?

What Time do Standing Orders Leave my Current Account?

Wondering when your standing order will leave your account or reach the other side? It’s a common question, especially if...

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strategic foresight in central banks – Bank Underground

strategic foresight in central banks – Bank Underground

Julia Giese and Jacqueline Koay We live in an era of rapid change, complexity and uncertainty. Over recent years, severe...

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How Banking Has Changed Since the 90’s (And What to Expect Next!)

How Banking Has Changed Since the 90’s (And What to Expect Next!)

Thinking back to the 1990s, it’s hard to imagine just how much banking has evolved. If you were a bank...

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How fixed are global exchange rates? – Bank Underground

How fixed are global exchange rates? – Bank Underground

Roger Vicquéry and Kevin Hjortshøj O’Rourke While the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1973 has traditionally been seen...

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Open a current account with no proof of address – here’s how.

Open a current account with no proof of address – here’s how.

There are more people than you would think who have little or no proof of address, not to mention three...

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How to Check Your Credit Score (A Beginner’s Guide)

How to Check Your Credit Score (A Beginner’s Guide)

What Is Credit A Score? A credit score is a number that lenders use to work out your creditworthiness; that...

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More mortgage lending might push home ownership further out of reach – Bank Underground

More mortgage lending might push home ownership further out of reach – Bank Underground

Jamie Waddell and Danny Walker Would expanding mortgage supply lead to increased home ownership? Given that 90% of young home...

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unveiling the risk of delivery failures and higher volatility in the repo market – Bank Underground

unveiling the risk of delivery failures and higher volatility in the repo market – Bank Underground

Miruna-Daniela Ivan The widespread practice of financial institution to re-use securities received as collateral plays a key role in the...

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