Bazj Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I believe you, millions wouldn't I don't!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 See the man from Barclays got 5.5 million bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 ?14.5 million in total - that's what you call a Diamond mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 The trouble is, its us thats paying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 The trouble is, its us thats paying it how so Kije? Barclays a great deal of their profits overseas and at least the country gets tax..... look at HSBC; they are talking about moving their head office to Hong kong..... if that happens; bang goes millions every year in corporation tax. If and when it happens, will you be celebrating having to pay more tax because the banks no longer have to pay UK taxes at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 fancy the "Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation " locating to Hong Kong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Surely what Barclays pay their management only affects you if you're a Barclays shareholder, or customer in which case you can sell your shares or move your account if you aren't happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 As we (the taxpayers) now own a majority of two of the Banks, they shouldn't be moving anywhere, should they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I take it Baz, you agree with the bonuses, Barclays along with the other banks were part of the problem, They are to big to fail so must be broken up. HSBC will move to Hong Kong this year or next to avoid paying tax, it stinks but unless we tackle the banks head on. They will continue to do what ever they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 The two big banks in question are Lloyds and RBS who aren't moving anywhere as far as I know. Barclays and HSBC sorted out their own problems without public money and, being international companies, can base themselves anywhere they like. If you don't like a particular bank don't deal with it, your choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I suppose only paying 1% corporation tax on pre tax profits of 11.6 billion pounds in 2009 is sorting their own problems out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Good point Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Still on the original topic, can the Police expect MPs to lead by example and cut their wages too?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Still on the original topic, can the Police expect MPs to lead by example and cut their wages too?! both are paid too much for what they do so they should both get a cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I take it Baz, you agree with the bonuses, Barclays along with the other banks were part of the problem, They are to big to fail so must be broken up. HSBC will move to Hong Kong this year or next to avoid paying tax, it stinks but unless we tackle the banks head on. They will continue to do what ever they want. I don't particularly agree with the bonuses Kije, but what can be done to stop them? bonuses are part of the culture of banking; just like you and me work for double time on a Sunday.... why do we work for double time on a Sunday? It is just another day these days in 24 hour Britain.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I suppose only paying 1% corporation tax on pre tax profits of 11.6 billion pounds in 2009 is sorting their own problems out. Even liebor couldn't get them to pay any more and they were complicit in the mess that the country got into..... In the ideal world, every business would pay its fair share, but until we get rid of the partys that support the banks and get down to a proper party which is for the people of the country it will never happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Good point Wolfie See previous posts on this to see what a bad point it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 It's not a point, it's a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 RBS have now joined the bonus gravy train, and they made a massive loss, Its like paying a ships captain to hit an iceberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Perhaps "the people" will occupy Canary Wharf?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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