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Holiday Humour #10: the Native American

A native American Chief goes to the bank for a loan. As the banker gets out the loan application, he asks the Chief: "What are you going to do with the money?" "Take jewellery to city and sell it," says the Chief. "And what have you got for collateral?" asks the banker. "Don't know collateral",…

Holiday Humour #9: Bankers eat sh*t

Two investment bankers are walking around Canary Wharf after a fine lunch with several bottles of wine consumed. As they head back to the office, one notices a dog turd on the pavement and says to the other, "hey Bartholomew", for that is his friend's name.  "I bet you a million quid you won't eat…

Holiday Humour #8: the Banker’s Car

An investment banker had saved really hard for the past week to be able to get enough money to buy himself his first Aston Martin. He left the showroom proud as punch and set out for a quick spin up the M1. After a few miles, he decided to try and work out how to…

Holiday Humour #8: the Banker’s Car

An investment banker had saved really hard for the past week to be able to get enough money to buy himself his first Aston Martin. He left the showroom proud as punch and set out for a quick spin up the M1. After a few miles, he decided to try and work out how to…

Holiday Humour #7: I want to open a f***ing account

Gordon Ramsay walks into a bank and says to the teller: "I want to open a f***ing bank account b*tch!" The teller is shocked and replies, "I beg your pardon sir, what did you say?" "I said I want to open a f***ing account, and I want to open it right f***ing now f***er." The…

Holiday Humour #7: I want to open a f***ing account

Gordon Ramsay walks into a bank and says to the teller: "I want to open a f***ing bank account b*tch!" The teller is shocked and replies, "I beg your pardon sir, what did you say?" "I said I want to open a f***ing account, and I want to open it right f***ing now f***er." The…

Holiday Humour #6: Is there a Doctor in the Branch?

A very tired doctor walks into a bank branch after an all night shift. He gets his cheque book out and tries to write a cheque. After a short while, he realises that he has not got his normal pen but is trying to write with a rectal thermometer. Realising his mistake, he sighs: "Well,…

Holiday Humour #6: Is there a Doctor in the Branch?

A very tired doctor walks into a bank branch after an all night shift. He gets his cheque book out and tries to write a cheque. After a short while, he realises that he has not got his normal pen but is trying to write with a rectal thermometer. Realising his mistake, he sighs: "Well,…

Holiday Humour #5: the credit crunch ATM

As a result of the credit crunch, NCR has designed a major new ATM innovation.  This is an ATM where you can put money in and may find more goes into your account than you expected.  In early trials, Lloyds Banking Group has found it be quite popular as, for every pound entered, there's the…

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Holiday Humour #5: the credit crunch ATM

As a result of the credit crunch, NCR has designed a major new ATM innovation.  This is an ATM where you can put money in and may find more goes into your account than you expected.  In early trials, Lloyds Banking Group has found it be quite popular as, for every pound entered, there's the…

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