Tag Archives: Barclay

Three reasons why Bob Diamond will stay and lessons in crisis management

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

This blog post has been overtaken by events. Bob Diamond resigned on 3 July 2012. It is unlikely that the LIBOR scandal as described in the FSA report is going to be enough to remove Bob Diamond from Barclays. There … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Barclays, Diamond, and a corporate culture in crisis

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

As I read the report published by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for the fine of £59 million against Barclays Bank for the recent LIBOR fixing scandal, I was struck by how Bob Diamond’s letter to Andrew Tyrie seemed to … Continue reading →

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Tax Avoidance: Barclays and the death of Corporate Social Responsibility?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Tax Avoidance: Barclays and the death of Corporate Social Responsibility? Why do we pay taxes? Everyone grumbles about having to pay taxes and worries about paying too much, but how many of us worry about paying enough?  How many of … Continue reading →

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