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Barclays '£5,000 limit' rule customers may not know about

Jan 18, 2025 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kate Dawson |Kate Lally |Nicholas Dawson

Barclays has clarified a '£5,000 limit' rule after a customer got in touch with a query. The person contacted the banking giant as they wanted to cash a cheque - but didn't have a local branch. In a post on X, the Barclays customer asked: "I don't have Barclays branch near me. Have a cheque to deposit on my name. Any help?" In response a staff member from the bank suggested using the Barclays app, guiding the customer to select 'Pay and transfer' on the home screen and then 'Pay in a cheque'.
The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne

Jan 10, 2025 | bookreporter.com | Kate Dawson

During my formative years reading classic literature in grade school and high school, I was introduced to a number of titles that created the foundation for all of my future reads. Among them was THE SCARLET LETTER by Nathaniel Hawthorne, which revolves around the illicit affair between Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale and young seamstress Hester Prynne. This resulted in the birth of baby Pearl, and the Puritan village forced her to sew a scarlet letter “A” onto every garment she wore.
No-one playing in the sandbox

May 17, 2024 | kpmg.com | Kate Dawson |Bronwyn Allan

1000Home›Insights›No-one playing in the sandboxMay 2024 The EU's DLT pilot regime (DTLR) went live in March 2023, and the UK's equivalent Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) is set to open for applications this summer.
Systemic or non-systemic...that is the question

Dec 6, 2023 | kpmg.com | Kate Dawson |Bronwyn Allan

Systemic or non-systemic...that is the question Systemic or non-systemic...that is the question Systemic or non-systemic...that is the question1000Home›Insights›Systemic or non-systemic...that is the questionDecember 2023In early November, the FCA and Bank of England (BoE) published sister discussion papers on proposals for the regulation of, respectively, non-systemic and systemic fiat-backed stablecoin (FBS) payment systems.
Open Finance in the EU and UK

Dec 5, 2023 | kpmg.com | Kate Dawson

Open Finance in the EU and UK Open Finance in the EU and UK Open Finance in the EU and UK1000Home›Insights›Open Finance in the EU and UKDecember 2023Open finance — a framework to allow consumers and businesses to share their financial data with trusted third parties in a secure and safe manner — has the potential to offer more tailored, informed and innovative services to help consumers and businesses manage their finances.
Next steps for UK stablecoin regulation

Nov 16, 2023 | kpmg.com | Kate Dawson |Bronwyn Allan

Next steps for UK stablecoin regulation Next steps for UK stablecoin regulation Next steps for UK stablecoin regulation1000Home›Insights›Next steps for UK stablecoin regulation November 2023In late October and early November, the government and financial regulators published a flurry of proposals for the regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins (FBS) — progressing measures brought forth under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (FSMA 2023).
Reforming the UK ring-fencing regime

Oct 5, 2023 | kpmg.com | Michelle Adcock |Bronwyn Allan |Kate Dawson

Reforming the UK ring-fencing regime Reforming the UK ring-fencing regime Reforming the UK ring-fencing regime1000Home›Insights›Reforming the UK ring-fencing regimeAs trailed in the 2022 Edinburgh Reforms, the government and PRA have issued a three-part package of proposals and recommendations aimed at reforming the UK ring-fencing regime.
Crypto regulatory round up

Sep 27, 2023 | kpmg.com | Bronwyn Allan |Kate Dawson

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Re: Reducing unnecessary urine culture testing in residents of long term care facilities

Sep 13, 2023 | bmj.com | Kate Dawson

Rapid Response: Dear EditorA few years ago, we ran a project to reduce unnecessary antibiotics for urinary tract infections in our local care homes. This was a project that all our local GP practices engaged in through our quality cluster. The most impactful change that we made was to put up posters about rehydration in the staff toilets across care homes, GP practices and community nurse offices.
Teachers harassing students is widespread and needs to stop

Aug 29, 2023 | irishexaminer.com | Kate Dawson

     Why is it that some teachers feel they can comment on their students’ bodies, contact them on dating apps, ask them about their sex lives and even attempt to kiss or sexually touch them? A startling finding from a report I co-authored shows almost all instances of teacher-to-student sexual harassment take place on the school grounds — indicating that there may be a culture of acceptance in some schools across the UK and Ireland.