investment
Much ado about Mandy
Charles Moore writing in the telegraph.co.uk sums up many of our feelings about Peter Mandelson.
He asked: “Has he driven forward the necessary ...
In defence of fat cats
David Abingdon, CEO of business development consultancy The Alchemy Network, argues that big rewards are essential for healthy finances.
The Bottom Line:If Mr Cable has his way...
"If Mr Cable had his way, all the big banks would be broken up and bonuses would be virtually eliminated - a sure-fire way in my view of guaranteeing an end to the UK’s ability to compete as an international financial centre. Let’s not forget that this is a man who is on record as saying that everyone who works in a bank has an ‘aristocratic lifestyle’ clearly demonstrating his lack of understanding of the sector." A tough line on bankers’ bonuses could make a brain drain of financial talent a distinct possibility, warns Paul Marsden. Read more