Monthly Archives: May 2018

Buoyant Scotland: Drowning UK?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by davidsberry

This same week that Nocola Sturgeon agreed with the EU that the UK was running out of time to avoid a disastrous Brexit, the Sustainable Growth Commission (SGC) published their report on Scotlamd’s economic future. As compared to the argument … Continue reading →

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Mugged by Moggmania

Posted on May 22, 2018 by davidsberry

I have a terrible confession to make: I think I like Jacob Rees-Mogg. Believe me, this comes as a shock to me more than to any reader of this blog (who must be broad minded to still be reading it). … Continue reading →

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Boardroom Banditry

Posted on May 18, 2018 by davidsberry

Over thirty years ago, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) switched from traditional face-to-face share dealing to electronic trading that helped it outpace competitors and become a magnet for international banks. The City jumped from the 19th Century into the threshold … Continue reading →

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Forget the Free: It’s the Land of MONEY

Posted on May 7, 2018 by davidsberry

America is an amazing place. The country is huge, blessed with spectacular scenery, bountiful resources and a diverse population sharing a can-do attitude. So, to speculate on its imminent demise may appear counter-intuitive, if not downright perverse. The 20th century … Continue reading →

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