Hello dear readers.
It was good to read Raymond’s blog last week and I am sure that I will be known as big ears here at CIOBS for the foreseeable future and I am sure that Raymond did boil his Easter eggs last week – he certainly boiled something – he is walking in a funny sort of way!
Yes,I have returned from my trip to the sun and I suppose I do look a bit like a rabbit being a bit brown or is it pink?
No comments regarding the fluffy white tail of course.
Enough of this rabbit nonsense.
Well that’s all the Easter eggs eaten and we are fast approaching the month of April.
What’s up doc!
The revision days continue to take place here at CIOBS, with yet another Business Banking session taking place yesterday. What a popular subject this is!This was preceded earlier in the week by Credit Risk Practice, PPCCRM and Marketing Financial Services These session were also well attended.
With all this talk of exam related activity it is time for one of our reminders.You know what is coming all you Chartered Banker and related Diploma students – of course it is time to talk about assignments once again. Second assignments must be in the hands of your subject tutor no later than midnight 10th April 2008 and as always no excuses will be accepted for late submission.
Don’t forget all you U.K. readers that British Summertime starts at 2.00 A.M on Sunday 30th March. Clocks go forward one hour. Yes, that’s one hour off the time for submission of assignments!
(That sounds like a Grim Reaper comment!)
Is this true ? As I was flying back to Edinburgh last week the pilot announced “ We shall be landing 10 minutes ahead of schedule. This is due to the strong tail wind and the fact that we were able to pick out Edinburgh airport first time!”
Well I better go now eat some carrots and colour in my Peter Rabbit book.
Michael (aka bright eyes or should that be pink eyes)
Thursday, 27 March 2008
Thursday, 20 March 2008
The Easter Blog
Hi to our regular reader(s)!As the World's Greatest Blogger is on his holidays this week, I have the pleasant duty of doing a little 'spot'.
This week has been particularly busy (but enjoyable!), what with the bold Downey in absentia!
Monday and Tuesday were spent in the company of six students who had to endure my constant chit chat and witty repartee (my words - not theirs!) during the ApEx 1 Revision Course. As always, it was a tough two days for all concerned, but the delegates did manage to stay awake for well over 40% of the course - well done to them!
Additionally, we have been running Revision Courses for some of the Chartered Banker subjects. Thanks to all the lecturers for their help in running these and to the students who attended. I must say however, that it never ceases to amaze me when students turn up to an event that they haven't actually registered for!!
Elsewhere, I have been working on a Newsletter for students undertaking the Chartered Banker qualification and in fact any other qualifications which include Chartered Banker subjects. The content of this Newsletter are still secret, but as you are reading this, I think you deserve a few little 'tasters'. You will find mention of a new subject (which may even be compulsory), the availability of doing your exams on-line and some changes to the assignment procedures, including the word count limit rules!!
Was that an educational, informational, version of insider dealing?
Anyway, what else is going on? Coming up soon, we have what looks like a great event - Communicate! It promises to be a challenging and motivating seminar which aims to improve your communication skills in the workplace (and other places too!)
The event takes place at the Millennium Hotel, Glasgow on 8th May, starting at 8.45am with registration and a light breakfast, with the actual presentation between 9am and 10.30am.
This event costs a ridiculously low £35 for members and £45 for non-members (highly discounted). Members can book online in the “My CIOBS” section of our website www.ciobs.org.uk. Non-members can also book. Any questions? Just contact Ashleigh Edmiston at the CIOBS on 0131 473 7797 or email ashleigh@ciobs.org.uk.
Right! If you haven't had enough of this, I certainly have - I'm off to boil my Easter eggs!
Have a great Easter break!!
Raymond
The picture in this blog is not representative of any CIOBS employee, living or dead, and any resemblance to any of my colleagues is purely coincidental, (although he is on holiday at the moment - oops!).
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Out and About
What a great way to start the day! This fine morning I was at the Scottish Police College, Tulliallan, in the Kingdom of Fife.
I was one of the guest speakers at a course on Financial Crime ……. and before you ask, no I was not teaching people how to commit financial crime!
Thank you to the organisers for inviting me and to the delegates for their participation.
This evening sees another interesting event when Raymond visits the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow.
What do you mean you didn’t know that Raymond was a medical man! Allright I am being frivolous again. The great man will be giving a talk and demonstration – sounds grand.
His chosen subject will be breeze presentations; this is the medium that we at CIOBS use for our on-line lectures. I am sure that the medical profession will be so impressed that they will award him an honorary doctorate or something on his way out.
On the other hand maybe they will just tell him to take two aspirin and go home and rest!
I was amazed to learn that it was twenty years ago today that The Bank of England £1 note ceased to be legal tender and was replaced by the £1 coin.
I also realised that, as of tomorrow it will have been seven years since I started my career with CIOBS.
How time flies when you are enjoying yourself.
Our Academy at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh is in full swing this week with delegates attending from all parts of the UK.
The next couple of days see introductory courses taking place here at Drumsheugh House, with a session for Chartered Bankers on Wednesday and Diploma and Certificate students arriving on Thursday.
A very warm welcome to all attendees.
Just a warning though Raymond is taking the Thursday course – so watch out for his newly acquired medical jargon!
Michael (Variety is the spice of life)
I was one of the guest speakers at a course on Financial Crime ……. and before you ask, no I was not teaching people how to commit financial crime!
Thank you to the organisers for inviting me and to the delegates for their participation.
This evening sees another interesting event when Raymond visits the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow.
What do you mean you didn’t know that Raymond was a medical man! Allright I am being frivolous again. The great man will be giving a talk and demonstration – sounds grand.
His chosen subject will be breeze presentations; this is the medium that we at CIOBS use for our on-line lectures. I am sure that the medical profession will be so impressed that they will award him an honorary doctorate or something on his way out.
On the other hand maybe they will just tell him to take two aspirin and go home and rest!
I was amazed to learn that it was twenty years ago today that The Bank of England £1 note ceased to be legal tender and was replaced by the £1 coin.
I also realised that, as of tomorrow it will have been seven years since I started my career with CIOBS.
How time flies when you are enjoying yourself.
Our Academy at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh is in full swing this week with delegates attending from all parts of the UK.
The next couple of days see introductory courses taking place here at Drumsheugh House, with a session for Chartered Bankers on Wednesday and Diploma and Certificate students arriving on Thursday.
A very warm welcome to all attendees.
Just a warning though Raymond is taking the Thursday course – so watch out for his newly acquired medical jargon!
Michael (Variety is the spice of life)
Friday, 7 March 2008
Blogging along
Welcome to the blog. My, how the time has flown since last week’s jottings and what a busy week it has been. The week started with the Apex 5 revision days on Monday and Tuesday- Well done to all the attendees!
Yesterday was a pretty exciting day both home and away. Raymond was here in Edinburgh and it has been reported that he was the star of the meeting of the Education Committee.
Unfortunately,I was unable to attend this prestigious event as I was jet-setting once again, Leeds being my port of call on this occasion. Once again everything went like clockwork. Thanks to all the attendees and to the hosts of the session down there in Yorkshire.
While Raymond and I were busy, the pound jumped above $2 for the first time this year yesterday after the Bank of England held UK base rates at 5.25%.
Well it is desk-bound time today catching up with this and that and of course writing a blog.
Next week brings the final week of our Academy at Heriot-Watt University here in Edinburgh. Welcome back to all students- I am sure that you will have a fun week as always.
We are also running a couple of Introductory days here at CIOBS on Wednesday and Thursday. I will be hosting on Wednesday with Raymond doing the honours on Thursday.
This week’s news podcast which can be found here
http://www.ciobs.org.uk/about/what_podcasts.cfm
Is very special and unique. Take a listen and you will here a very special voice. Of course it is the very last item, so hopefully you will listen to the sound of my voice before the dulcet tones of our mystery contributor.
My colleague Martin Fishman our Manager, Corporate Services and Events, advises me of the following event:
An Access to Funds Presentation will be taking place here at CIOBS on Wednesday 26 March 2008. (2.00pm – 4.15pm)
What is this? I hear you ask.
Well I will answer as follows:
On 1 April 2008, additional sections of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, will come into force and, in doing so, further amend areas of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. Whilst there are some minor changes relating to powers of attorney and guardianship, there will be a significant amendment to Part 3 of the 2000 Act, currently referred to as Accounts and Funds.
For the first time, organisations, as well as individuals, will be able to apply to access an adult with incapacity’s funds under Part 3 of the 2000 Act in order to manage that person’s day to day living expenses.
Who Should Attend?
Operational and legal staff employed by financial institutions who can act as point of contact and give appropriate advice and direction to their front line colleagues. This event is open to both members and non-members of CIOBS
How much?
There is no charge to attend this event but places are limited and must be booked in advance. Members may book online at www.ciobs.org.uk. Non members (or those without internet access) should email Martin Fishman (martin@ciobs.org.uk) or fax details to 0131 473 7788.
Have a great weekend
Michael (A cheeky blogger)
Yesterday was a pretty exciting day both home and away. Raymond was here in Edinburgh and it has been reported that he was the star of the meeting of the Education Committee.
Unfortunately,I was unable to attend this prestigious event as I was jet-setting once again, Leeds being my port of call on this occasion. Once again everything went like clockwork. Thanks to all the attendees and to the hosts of the session down there in Yorkshire.
While Raymond and I were busy, the pound jumped above $2 for the first time this year yesterday after the Bank of England held UK base rates at 5.25%.
Well it is desk-bound time today catching up with this and that and of course writing a blog.
Next week brings the final week of our Academy at Heriot-Watt University here in Edinburgh. Welcome back to all students- I am sure that you will have a fun week as always.
We are also running a couple of Introductory days here at CIOBS on Wednesday and Thursday. I will be hosting on Wednesday with Raymond doing the honours on Thursday.
This week’s news podcast which can be found here
http://www.ciobs.org.uk/about/what_podcasts.cfm
Is very special and unique. Take a listen and you will here a very special voice. Of course it is the very last item, so hopefully you will listen to the sound of my voice before the dulcet tones of our mystery contributor.
My colleague Martin Fishman our Manager, Corporate Services and Events, advises me of the following event:
An Access to Funds Presentation will be taking place here at CIOBS on Wednesday 26 March 2008. (2.00pm – 4.15pm)
What is this? I hear you ask.
Well I will answer as follows:
On 1 April 2008, additional sections of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, will come into force and, in doing so, further amend areas of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. Whilst there are some minor changes relating to powers of attorney and guardianship, there will be a significant amendment to Part 3 of the 2000 Act, currently referred to as Accounts and Funds.
For the first time, organisations, as well as individuals, will be able to apply to access an adult with incapacity’s funds under Part 3 of the 2000 Act in order to manage that person’s day to day living expenses.
Who Should Attend?
Operational and legal staff employed by financial institutions who can act as point of contact and give appropriate advice and direction to their front line colleagues. This event is open to both members and non-members of CIOBS
How much?
There is no charge to attend this event but places are limited and must be booked in advance. Members may book online at www.ciobs.org.uk. Non members (or those without internet access) should email Martin Fishman (martin@ciobs.org.uk) or fax details to 0131 473 7788.
Have a great weekend
Michael (A cheeky blogger)
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