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12 Feb
2013
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Responding to Barclays' strategic review and 2012 bonus pool, David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"We're pleased Barclays is finally taking action to rebuild its tarnished reputation, but this will be an uphill struggle while big bonuses keep on coming.
"The best way to ensure banks make amends for the damage done during the last financial crisis is by paying their fair share in tax.
"Bitter...
11 Feb
2013
In response to Stephen Hester's remarks during his appearance at the Commission on Banking Standards
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In response to Stephen Hester's remarks during his appearance at the Commission on Banking Standards, David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"It is galling that Hester and other RBS top brass are still in line for big bonuses despite being 'on the bridge' of an out-of-control, publicly-owned bank.
"These rewards sum up a sector that continues to get away with its dodgy dealings. Clawbacks, fines and slapped...
31 Jan
2013
In response to the news today that the banks had been mis-selling complex financial products to small businesses, David Hillman, spokesman for the Robin Hood Tax campaign said:
"Banks' bonus culture meant they were happy to rip off customers to keep the cash flowing in - it seems nothing is off-limits in their relentless pursuit of profit.
"Bringing the economy to its knees didn't make banks change so it’s unlikely that fines and compensation claims will....
29 Jan
2013
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Responding to reports that RBS is setting aside £250m in bonuses for the same division implicated in Libor, David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
“It's a telling example of what's still wrong with the financial sector: we reward bankers for ripping us off, then foot the bill for the fines as well.
“Little has changed in the five years since the last financial crisis - the take take take mentality...
29 Jan
2013
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Responding to reports that Barclays is mulling a bonus pot of as much as £2bn, David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
“After an annus horribilis for Barclays it's outrageous that its top bankers are still in line for lottery-sized pay packets.
“We must put this in perspective - the average bonus for its casino bankers could pay the salaries of three nurses with money to spare.”
“These eye-watering...
22 Jan
2013
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Today (Tuesday 22 January 2013), European member states gave the go ahead for eleven countries to implement a Financial Transaction Tax.
A landmark 'qualified majority' was reached amongst all 27 EU members at the ECOFIN (European Council of Economic and Financial Affairs) meeting in Brussels , meaning Germany, France, Italy, Spain and others now have the authority to proceed to implementation.
David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign...
16 Jan
2013
In response to the announcement of record end of year results and profits by Goldman Sachs today, David Hillman, spokesman for the Robin Hood Tax campaign said:
“The spirit of Gordon Gecko is alive and well at Goldman Sachs - their bankers' earnings have increased close to an eye-watering ten times the average UK salary. With pay like that who needs tax dodges?
“While the rest of us live through an age of austerity brought on by banks' reckless behaviour, they carry on...
15 Jan
2013
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At the Treasury Select Committee today (Tuesday 15 January) Bank of England Governor Mervyn King attacked Goldman Sachs' plan to defer banker bonuses until the new tax year to take advantage of the 50p tax rate dropping to 45p.
David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"Good on the Governor for slapping the wrists of Goldman Sachs, but why is the Government keeping schtum about a tax sleight of hand that will cost them...
15 Jan
2013
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In response to Goldman Sachs backing down over plans to defer bonuses to avoid 50p tax rate David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
"It's great that Goldman backed down from their minority of one and opted to pay their tax, but it's a shame it took a public outcry and the Bank of England Governor weighing in to make it happen."
"By hook or by crook banks will continue to try and shirk their tax...
14 Jan
2013
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Goldman Sachs is reported to be considering deferring bonus payments until the new tax year begins in April to take advantage of the 50p tax rate dropping to 45p.
David Hillman, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said:
“Goldman Sachs' latest tax trick is lamentably true to form - fleecing the public purse to stuff the pockets of its bankers.
“The Government should not stand idly by but must act to ensure the richest sector in...