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City of London burns down, costing $100 billion

Whilst I was away, no-one seemed to bother reporting that the City of London had burnt down: Maybe that's because it didn't … but it did 343 years ago in 1666. The Great Fire of London raged from September 2nd to 5th and destroyed most of the City.  According to insurers Royal & Sun Alliance…

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Holiday Humour #10: the Native American

A native American Chief goes to the bank for a loan. As the banker gets out the loan application, he asks the Chief: "What are you going to do with the money?" "Take jewellery to city and sell it," says the Chief. "And what have you got for collateral?" asks the banker. "Don't know collateral",…

Holiday Humour #10: the Native American

A native American Chief goes to the bank for a loan. As the banker gets out the loan application, he asks the Chief: "What are you going to do with the money?" "Take jewellery to city and sell it," says the Chief. "And what have you got for collateral?" asks the banker. "Don't know collateral",…

Holiday Humour #9: Bankers eat sh*t

Two investment bankers are walking around Canary Wharf after a fine lunch with several bottles of wine consumed. As they head back to the office, one notices a dog turd on the pavement and says to the other, "hey Bartholomew", for that is his friend's name.  "I bet you a million quid you won't eat…

Holiday Humour #8: the Banker’s Car

An investment banker had saved really hard for the past week to be able to get enough money to buy himself his first Aston Martin. He left the showroom proud as punch and set out for a quick spin up the M1. After a few miles, he decided to try and work out how to…

Holiday Humour #8: the Banker’s Car

An investment banker had saved really hard for the past week to be able to get enough money to buy himself his first Aston Martin. He left the showroom proud as punch and set out for a quick spin up the M1. After a few miles, he decided to try and work out how to…

Holiday Humour #7: I want to open a f***ing account

Gordon Ramsay walks into a bank and says to the teller: "I want to open a f***ing bank account b*tch!" The teller is shocked and replies, "I beg your pardon sir, what did you say?" "I said I want to open a f***ing account, and I want to open it right f***ing now f***er." The…

Holiday Humour #7: I want to open a f***ing account

Gordon Ramsay walks into a bank and says to the teller: "I want to open a f***ing bank account b*tch!" The teller is shocked and replies, "I beg your pardon sir, what did you say?" "I said I want to open a f***ing account, and I want to open it right f***ing now f***er." The…

Holiday Humour #6: Is there a Doctor in the Branch?

A very tired doctor walks into a bank branch after an all night shift. He gets his cheque book out and tries to write a cheque. After a short while, he realises that he has not got his normal pen but is trying to write with a rectal thermometer. Realising his mistake, he sighs: "Well,…

Holiday Humour #6: Is there a Doctor in the Branch?

A very tired doctor walks into a bank branch after an all night shift. He gets his cheque book out and tries to write a cheque. After a short while, he realises that he has not got his normal pen but is trying to write with a rectal thermometer. Realising his mistake, he sighs: "Well,…

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