Another day. Another IT failure, this time in the NHS where a “computer algorithm failure” meant that for the last 9 years women over 68 were not called for breast cancer screening. Some may have died as a result. Eminent cancer specialist, Karel Sikora made the point today that this should have been spotted sooner – “Alarm bells… Read more »
Today’s announcement by the FCA and PRA about the draft warning notice to Barclays boss, Jess Staley, seems to bring to an end (assuming the level of the fine is not contested, not necessarily a given) the lengthy investigation into his conduct when he twice sought to uncover the identity of an anonymous whistleblower, contrary to the… Read more »
The banning of the Reverend Flowers – see here – is no surprise, though the reasons perhaps are. His total unfitness for his role should perhaps have been as much of a consideration as his questionable moral compass and extra-curricular hobbies. Still, it is a reminder that due diligence – real due diligence not the cursory box-ticking… Read more »