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An apology over the proposed bonus cap

The proposed extension of the cap on bonuses to asset managers has exposed the true colours of MEPs in attacking bonuses: they just don’t like rich people. My latest column for Financial News I feel that an apology is in … Continue reading »

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Bonuses: in the line of fire again

The proposed cap by the European Parliament on bankers’ bonuses will have wide-ranging and unintended consequences A year ago, a proposal by the European Parliament to cap bankers’ bonuses at no more than one times fixed salary seemed like little … Continue reading »

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Banks in the line of fire over bonuses

The latest proposals from the European Parliament to cap bankers’ bonuses at one times salary would wreak havoc at banks in Europe. Here are the banks most affected – and what they might do about it. ‘Oh Christ!’, was the … Continue reading »

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Whisper it quietly: pay at investment banks is falling faster than you might think

Cut through the outrage – and the real story behind this year’s bonus season is how quickly pay and bonuses are falling It is difficult to feel sorry for investment bankers and traders. But if you are ever going to … Continue reading »

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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 »

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Why Dimon is (half) right about pay…and why he owes The New York Times $5

Jamie Dimon actively enjoys courting controversy, but at the JP Morgan Chase investor day last week he was on particularly fine form. According to Deal Journal, Dimon quickly warmed to one of his favourite themes: that critics of pay in … Continue reading »

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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 »

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