"Aren't we done for the year?" sighed the chairman of the improbably-sized investment company Prandeamus Asset Management when I dropped by his office this week.
"No offence taken," I replied. "And I do know how you feel. I'm sure there used to be a time when Her Majesty's financial services industry used to wind down well ahead of Christmas." "Just after the old-money IMA/Autif dinner at the start of November, if memory serves," nodded the chairman. "I guess it's just a sign of the times - you know, like the way we all have to pretend to be grateful we're busy these days rather than complaining about it like any sane person would. Still, this year more than any other, I do blame the government." "It's a sound instinct," I nodded. "But for any...
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