Kimberley Long
@kimberleylong.bsky.social
Asia Editor, The Banker.
If it’s not about banking, it’ll be about books, music or the theatre
If it’s not about banking, it’ll be about books, music or the theatre
I passed my horse riding test! Now officially a beginner as opposed to absolutely clueless
September 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I passed my horse riding test! Now officially a beginner as opposed to absolutely clueless
Why not do it anyway?
'We are determined to protect the viability of the two-state solution ... unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza,' Downing Street said in a statement. www.ft.com/content/c3af...
July 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Why not do it anyway?
Quite upset that 6 Music is playing a 'retrospective' of 00s indie sleaze because as far as I'm concerned this music is now and no, 20 years has not passed
July 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Quite upset that 6 Music is playing a 'retrospective' of 00s indie sleaze because as far as I'm concerned this music is now and no, 20 years has not passed
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"Since AFP was founded in August 1944, we have lost journalists in conflicts, we have had wounded and prisoners in our ranks, but none of us can recall seeing a colleague die of hunger.” www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
AFP journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation, warns journalists' association
'We have lost journalists in conflicts, we have had wounded, prisoners in our ranks, but none of us can recall seeing colleague die of hunger,' says French news agency's journalists' association - Ana...
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July 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"Since AFP was founded in August 1944, we have lost journalists in conflicts, we have had wounded and prisoners in our ranks, but none of us can recall seeing a colleague die of hunger.” www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
I reckon they should still broadcast the already filmed series of Masterchef but get actors to do the judges’ voices like they used to do on the news with Gerry Adams
July 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I reckon they should still broadcast the already filmed series of Masterchef but get actors to do the judges’ voices like they used to do on the news with Gerry Adams
6 Music have played exactly one Ichiko Aoba song and I am now considering getting tickets for her Royal Albert Hall gig next year
July 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
6 Music have played exactly one Ichiko Aoba song and I am now considering getting tickets for her Royal Albert Hall gig next year
Currently out of office on planned medical leave after minor surgery. Mainly posting this for sympathy, let’s be honest. Pics of cats welcome
July 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Currently out of office on planned medical leave after minor surgery. Mainly posting this for sympathy, let’s be honest. Pics of cats welcome
Japanese banks withdrew from the NZBA due to concerns over fines in the US, according to a senior executive at a Japanese bank www.thebanker.com/content/2ad8...
Japanese banks left NZBA over US fines threat
Trump’s stance on climate has raised legal risks for US operations, says senior executive
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July 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Japanese banks withdrew from the NZBA due to concerns over fines in the US, according to a senior executive at a Japanese bank www.thebanker.com/content/2ad8...
I beg your pardon??
July 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I beg your pardon??
The RBI's decision to allow SMBC to buy shares in Yes Bank has opened up the prospect of more international banks taking a share of India's banks. With increased regulatory scurtinty on one hand, and a search for yields on the other, it could be a win-win situation
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Yes Bank sale opens door to more Asian investment in Indian banks
SMBC’s stake acquisition is largest cross-border investment in an Indian bank
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June 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The RBI's decision to allow SMBC to buy shares in Yes Bank has opened up the prospect of more international banks taking a share of India's banks. With increased regulatory scurtinty on one hand, and a search for yields on the other, it could be a win-win situation
www.thebanker.com/content/73c0...
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My slide towards becoming a Home Counties matriarch continues
June 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My slide towards becoming a Home Counties matriarch continues
Scoop: Santander UK are cutting more jobs within its financial crime team, this time in the corporate and commerical banking due diligence team www.thebanker.com/content/e5db...
More lay-offs likely as Santander UK outsources financial crime team to KPMG
Roles are being shifted to the accountancy firm from July 1
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June 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Scoop: Santander UK are cutting more jobs within its financial crime team, this time in the corporate and commerical banking due diligence team www.thebanker.com/content/e5db...
The threat of US trade tariffs ishaving a negative impact on Asia's banking sector, with Fitch downgrading the outlook for the countries facing poor asset quality or goverments unable to stem the outflow of funds www.thebanker.com/content/6a53...
Fitch downgrades outlook for banks in South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand
Donald Trump’s trade war will mean lower profitability for banks in those countries, says rating agency
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June 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The threat of US trade tariffs ishaving a negative impact on Asia's banking sector, with Fitch downgrading the outlook for the countries facing poor asset quality or goverments unable to stem the outflow of funds www.thebanker.com/content/6a53...
Was starting to worry, hadn't heard 6Music play Heard it Through the Grapevine in over two months
It's April 1st and they're playing it!
The February play is upon us
June 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Was starting to worry, hadn't heard 6Music play Heard it Through the Grapevine in over two months
Hong Kong has announced it will begin issuing stablecoin licenses and some of the biggest names in banking and tech have expressed interest. But what does Hong Kong offer that sets it apart? www.thebanker.com/content/67d9...
Hong Kong looks for stablecoin niche
Ant International, StanChart and RD Technologies plan to apply for licences ahead of new regime
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June 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Hong Kong has announced it will begin issuing stablecoin licenses and some of the biggest names in banking and tech have expressed interest. But what does Hong Kong offer that sets it apart? www.thebanker.com/content/67d9...
Does anyone have any tips for Edinburgh Festival? I have a free journey on Avanti trains and motivated by spite I've chosen one of the longest, most expensive journeys I can over August Bank Holiday. I have already booked a B&B in Edinburgh
June 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Does anyone have any tips for Edinburgh Festival? I have a free journey on Avanti trains and motivated by spite I've chosen one of the longest, most expensive journeys I can over August Bank Holiday. I have already booked a B&B in Edinburgh
On the off chance anyone here can get to Liverpool this evening and wants to see Bruce Springsteen I have a free ticket. Happy to have random friends or family take it as well, just don’t want it to go to waste
June 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
On the off chance anyone here can get to Liverpool this evening and wants to see Bruce Springsteen I have a free ticket. Happy to have random friends or family take it as well, just don’t want it to go to waste
The debate around cutting ESG and DEI targets under the Trump presidency, with the International Securities Services Association taking the discussion up to board level at its recent symposium www.thebanker.com/content/39f3...
Securities body considers rollback of DEI and ESG goals
International Securities Services Association debates changes as political climate shifts under Trump 2.0
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June 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The debate around cutting ESG and DEI targets under the Trump presidency, with the International Securities Services Association taking the discussion up to board level at its recent symposium www.thebanker.com/content/39f3...
Back from another windswept few days at @hayfestival.bsky.social. Particularly enjoyed Suzie Miller (who I may have hugged), Abdulrazak Gurnah with Elif Shafak, Madeleine Thien, and Alison Steadman (whose dad worked in the same factory my parents met while working in)
May 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Back from another windswept few days at @hayfestival.bsky.social. Particularly enjoyed Suzie Miller (who I may have hugged), Abdulrazak Gurnah with Elif Shafak, Madeleine Thien, and Alison Steadman (whose dad worked in the same factory my parents met while working in)
The impact of Trump's tariffs on Vietnam could wipe out up to a quater of the country's GDP this year
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Trump’s tariffs could wipe 2% off Vietnam’s GDP, says economist
Even if there is an exemption on tech exports, such as smartphones, the fall could still be as much as 1.1 per cent
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May 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The impact of Trump's tariffs on Vietnam could wipe out up to a quater of the country's GDP this year
www.thebanker.com/content/9cec...
www.thebanker.com/content/9cec...
South Korean and Japanese banks could be the big winners in Vietnam's decision to liberalise its rules around the foreign ownership of its banks www.thebanker.com/content/21cf...
South Korean and Japanese banks likely winners from changes to Vietnam’s foreign ownership rules
The cap on foreign ownership for some domestic banks was increased to 49 per cent earlier this week
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May 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
South Korean and Japanese banks could be the big winners in Vietnam's decision to liberalise its rules around the foreign ownership of its banks www.thebanker.com/content/21cf...
Tried to reserve a book from Liverpool Central library and the system wouldn't let me. Gave them a call and they said my account has been deactivated as it hasn't been used since 2023 and I can't rejoin as I now live in London. My heart! It is broken!
May 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Tried to reserve a book from Liverpool Central library and the system wouldn't let me. Gave them a call and they said my account has been deactivated as it hasn't been used since 2023 and I can't rejoin as I now live in London. My heart! It is broken!
Have they ever done an episode of Doctor Who where the Doctor doesn’t encounter any mild peril and instead is a travelogue Wish You Were Here style of the Doctor and the assistant enjoying the local sights and culture of a distant planet? Just a thought
May 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Have they ever done an episode of Doctor Who where the Doctor doesn’t encounter any mild peril and instead is a travelogue Wish You Were Here style of the Doctor and the assistant enjoying the local sights and culture of a distant planet? Just a thought
Big day for Austrian Crystal Palace fans
May 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Big day for Austrian Crystal Palace fans
So… the people crave opera?
May 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
So… the people crave opera?