Bonus curb workarounds being developed by banks from HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA) to Lloyds Banking Group Plc will be scrutinized by European Union regulators for possible breaches of the bloc’s rules. . .

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-05/hsbc-to-lloyds-banker-bonus-strategy-faces-eba-scrutiny.html

Morgan Stanley (MS) eliminated fixed-income trading jobs in London, New York and Toronto this week because of tough market conditions, people with knowledge of the plan said. . .

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-06/morgan-stanley-is-said-to-cut-london-fixed-income-traders.html

Market volatility has dropped to lows not seen since before the financial crisis, prompting expectations of a sharp spike, but some strategists suggest it could remain anchored for years to come . . .

http://www.investmentweek.co.uk/investment-week/news/2348777/market-volatility-hits-pre-crisis-low-but-how-long-can-it-last

The managers of the Ruffer investment trust have added to their Japanese bank holdings, expecting the sector to benefit from a domestic recovery. . .

http://www.investmentweek.co.uk/investment-week/news/2349083/ruffer-why-we-have-doubled-down-on-japanese-banks

Confidence in the UK financial system has hit a post-crisis high despite soaring valuations pointing towards a correction, according to the FT. . .

http://www.investmentweek.co.uk/investment-week/news/2349088/confidence-in-uk-financial-system-highest-since-2008