by ProtectionReview 22/06/16 Category: 5QI
1. What was the first record you can remember buying? Madonna’s True Blue [it is also a clue to my politics] 2. What is your biggest pet hate about the world of financial services? All the me-too-ism. Genuine innovation can be hard to find but things are better since the crisis. 3. What is your favourite film, and why? All the President’s Men – it inspired me to become a journalist, go into politics and found my business. 4. What is the most frustrating thing about being an Arsenal fan? The post Christmas goal rush………….not!!!!! 5. If you could change…
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by ProtectionReview 10/05/16 5QI
1. What was the first record you can remember buying? It was probably Michael Jackson Thriller but I had an older sister that spent all her money on records I liked so I could spend my money on other things! 2. What is your biggest pet hate about the world of financial services? My pet hate is the lack of use of plain English and over use of acronyms! I am not suggesting that all IFAs do this (whoops there I go using an acronym). If we take pensions advice, if I hear anyone using “top hat” or “GPP” I…
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by ProtectionReview 10/03/16 5QI
What was the first record you can remember buying? In the City, The Jam What is your biggest pet hate about the world of financial services? We are too internally focused. We don’t look out enough at what our customers’ want and need. We are at fault of designing products for the industry first. What is your favourite film, and why? The Godfather II, it is a masterpiece, an epic story about Family and business. Many life lessons in the film, although I wouldn’t recommend applying them all to the workplace! What car do you drive? BMW X5 If you could change one…
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by ProtectionReview 11/01/16 5QI
What was the first record you can remember buying? Single: Ernie - Benny Hill - I was aged 9 at the time LP: Hotel California by Eagles - a more mature 14 year old! What is your biggest pet hate about the world of financial services? Santayana wrote (in the Life of Reason) “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” - I think in this industry we all too frequently demonstrate a failure to learn from history. Very frustrating. What is your favourite film, and why? For sheer entertainment value - without question - Raiders of…
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by ProtectionReview 26/10/11 5QI
Philip Wood, Health Shield Friendly Society 1. What was the first song/album you can remember buying? Rebelling against Saturday Night Fever and Grease soundtracks which were coming from my sisters’ bedroom, my first single was David Watts by the Jam in 1978 and first album was The Specials in 1979 which led me in to the mod revival and scooter scene of the early 80’s. I’m still a huge Weller fan by the way, but haven’t been tempted to revisit my youth with the Vespa. 2. What is your biggest pet hate about the world of financial services? Generally, the…
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