Does Uber tell us anything about private company valuations?
The recent flotation of Uber was probably the largest VC backed IPO of all time. After initial suggestions of a... Continue reading →
Oxford Capital Estate Planning Service has problems
Although they are keeping information pretty tight, Oxford Capital has run into some issues with its Estate Planning Service (OCEPS).... Continue reading →
Performance Fees Part 1
In this section we discuss how performance fees are structured and how effective they are for managers and clients. Performance... Continue reading →
Is Twitter not Facebook?
This may seem like a statement of the bleeding obvious, but we have a deeper meaning. Last year we noted... Continue reading →
Why Facebook isn’t a good investment
And it’s nothing to do with valuation. Last week I was timelined. This is happening to a lot of my... Continue reading →
Lloyds TSB and bonuses
Today’s press is full of coverage of Lloyds decision to clawback some of directors’ 2010 bonuses because of the cost... Continue reading →
Company Analysis: Charles Taylor Consulting (CTR.L)
This should be read in conjunction with our disclaimer. Its not often when a chief executive steps down after 17... Continue reading →
Why Bob Diamond May have a Point
Its very easy to dislike Bob Diamond. I have never met him, and really I know very little about him.... Continue reading →