Tag Archives: Barclays Capital
Bob the Builder: Diamond’s legacy at Barclays
The abrupt end to Bob Diamond’s glittering career should not disguise his remarkable achievement in transforming Barclays into a premier league investment bank – but at what cost? Whatever you think about Bob Diamond and the Libor scandal – and … Continue reading »
Hubris and investment banking: a terrible combination
The past few months have seen an unwelcome outbreak of hubris across the investment banking industry. Perhaps a dose of humility might be in order? My latest column for Financial News. It’s only hubris if you fail, said Julius Caesar. … Continue reading »
Lies, damned lies and league tables
A miserable first quarter for European investment banking and capital markets has thrown up some curious anomalies in the league tables… For all the talk from investment bankers of a tentative recovery and of cautious optimism, whichever way you look … Continue reading »
Investment banks: the winners and losers from the financial crisis
When it comes to navigating the financial crisis, not all investment banks are equal – and some are a lot less equal than others. My latest column for Financial News based on a unique analysis of the banks’ performance in … Continue reading »
What’s wrong with Bob Diamond’s pay – however much it was
Confusion over how much the chief executive of Barclays was ‘paid’ last year can’t hide that on almost every measure the bank’s performance is getting worse. There are so many things wrong with what Bob Diamond was paid last year … Continue reading »
The riddle of Barclays’ missing bonus numbers
In contrast to its welcome transparency on bonuses this year, Barclays’ disclosure in the past has bordered on being deliberately misleading Even the most casual observer will know that what investment banks pay their staff, how they pay them, and … Continue reading »