Store-branded credit cards are still big business, but as the Times tells us, their contribution to companies’ bottom lines are masking bigger troubles at retailers around the US – NYTimes

Dealbook’s Common Sense considers why our story about Jes Staley (and the whistleblower and the apology) really is that big of a deal for Barclays. Hint, it’s all about judgment – NYTimes

BNY Mellon’s RMBS claim against JPMorgan has new life—some, at least—after a NY state appeals court reinstated failure-to-give-notice and failure-to-repurchase claims – Law360

Mickey D’s wants to see major changes at its over 14,000 franchise-owned locations around the country, and it’s putting some serious cash behind its desires – WSJ

Your Friday Asia roundup, with a look at a new US/China trade accord [NYTimes and WSJ], red flags in China’s bond market [WSJ], and the economic challenges facing South Korea’s new president – NYTimes

SoftBank’s opened its sizeable wallet again, and VR-designer Improbable Worlds is the beneficiary this time around – NYTimes and Bloomberg

Oh, and Didi, too – WSJ

Brexit’s much-discussed impact on London as global banking center looks to finally be playing out – NYTimes

Need a little something extra for Mom on Sunday? You could try bringing some cloud eggs to the breakfast-in-bed tray this year – Mashable

Have a great weekend.