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...
View ArticleA 10 point redemption plan for Bob Diamond
Diamond can down with Barclays, or he can go down as the banker who led the transformation of a troubled but important industry that has lost its way. Here’s how: 1. Talk to us, Bob In various...
View ArticleI know nothing. I’m from Barclays…
The explanation at Barclays as to who knew what and when still doesn’t stack up – and none of the possible scenarios are very palatable (updated 16 July 2012) Diamond: an appropriate screensaver from a...
View ArticleBob 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...
View ArticleA fresh start at Barclays?
The remuneration package for the new chief executive of Barclays is significantly lower than that of his flashier predecessor Bob Diamond. Is that a sign of more changes ahead? One of the great...
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