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Humbugs and hard fights: March’s diary

FN takes a tour of the lighter side of the City

Humbugs and hard fights: March’s diary
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Bah, humbug

No one said it was easy running a wealth manager. The demands on your time are endless. Just ask Francis Jackson, the former JPMorgan banker parachuted in to run Ascot Lloyd last year.

Jackson, we hear, set up regular town halls and ‘ask me anything’ sessions to gather feedback from staff. One of the first questions he received? Can we have Christmas eve off.

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