NatWest’s swoop on Sainsbury’s banking assets comes with some regret north of the border, writes TERRY MURDEN NatWest’s acquisition of banking assets from Sainsbury’s marks a significant move by new CEO Paul Thwaite and another milestone in the rehabilitation of what was Royal Bank of Scotland from the dark days of the 2008-09 financial crash. […]
Fred Goodwin
Rewind the Week: A night at the Faculty; banker’s bonus
A night at the Faculty: It was a pleasure to be invited to dinner at the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh’s Parliament Square. This corner of the old town, by St Giles’ Cathedral, is one of the most popular magnets for visitors. Yet few from outwith the Faculty get the opportunity to admire the splendid hall and library […]
Rewind the Week: Tesco ad; punk fatigue; Goodwin in court
Missing the point: Tesco’s return to form last week with some good figures was cut short by an outcry over an advert promoting cheap beer and cider with a strapline which said: “Good Friday just got better.” The supermarket chain managed to upset Christians who felt Good Friday was already good enough as a celebration […]