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That Was The Week That Was

Last week was probably the most dynamic and heartstoppingly frightening any of us have seen in our lifetimes in financial services. The fact we were all in Vienna, and therefore somewhat protected from the ups and downs of Wall Street and the City, did not make it feel that much better when you return to…

That Was The Week That Was

Last week was probably the most dynamic and heartstoppingly frightening any of us have seen in our lifetimes in financial services. The fact we were all in Vienna, and therefore somewhat protected from the ups and downs of Wall Street and the City, did not make it feel that much better when you return to…

That Was The Week That Was

Last week was probably the most dynamic and heartstoppingly frightening any of us have seen in our lifetimes in financial services. The fact we were all in Vienna, and therefore somewhat protected from the ups and downs of Wall Street and the City, did not make it feel that much better when you return to…

SIBOS: the end is nigh … but only until next year

The end of SIBOS 2008 or almost. The party is to come and I think folks a finally cheering up a bit. The weather is clear and sunny, the work is done, the markets are still turbulent but more stable and we are beginning to relax. Not with complacency, but with relief. After running around…

SIBOS: the end is nigh … but only until next year

The end of SIBOS 2008 or almost. The party is to come and I think folks a finally cheering up a bit. The weather is clear and sunny, the work is done, the markets are still turbulent but more stable and we are beginning to relax. Not with complacency, but with relief. After running around…

The bears run rampant

Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Lehmans, AIG, HBOS, Lloyds TSB … and the week ain’t over yet. Add in a few other names: Bear Stearns, Northern Rock, Dresdner, Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, Postbank, RBOS, Fortis, Santander, ABN AMRO … and more, and we can see a massive restructuring taking place in European and American banking. Some…

The bears run rampant

Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Lehmans, AIG, HBOS, Lloyds TSB … and the week ain’t over yet. Add in a few other names: Bear Stearns, Northern Rock, Dresdner, Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, Postbank, RBOS, Fortis, Santander, ABN AMRO … and more, and we can see a massive restructuring taking place in European and American banking. Some…

It’s business unusual

I finish the day and my feet are tired and my head is buzzing. I feel like I’ve walked about 20 miles and been awake since 2007. SIBOS days take their toll. The breaking news about Lloyds TSB and HBOS fuels the rumour mill and gossip columns, and the stands and exhibitors are more interested in the…

It’s business unusual

I finish the day and my feet are tired and my head is buzzing. I feel like I’ve walked about 20 miles and been awake since 2007. SIBOS days take their toll. The breaking news about Lloyds TSB and HBOS fuels the rumour mill and gossip columns, and the stands and exhibitors are more interested in the…

It’s business unusual

I finish the day and my feet are tired and my head is buzzing. I feel like I’ve walked about 20 miles and been awake since 2007. SIBOS days take their toll. The breaking news about Lloyds TSB and HBOS fuels the rumour mill and gossip columns, and the stands and exhibitors are more interested in the…