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scrubbedexpat141 Jul 6th 2011 7:50 am
Wealth Manager...
 
Been approached by a bird from this company; One International

Anyone heard of them / know anything?

Not replied / looked yet. You lot are more useful.

Meow - don't get offended, I still have your email about the offshore stuff and I will come to you first, probably.

Cheers

Scampos

Meow Jul 6th 2011 7:53 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Considering the free advice I've given you, you ought to! :rolleyes:

Yes, I know them, Many are ex- 'VD' (cf The Dean) people. One to be avoided.



Here's a handy tip. Avoid anyone who uses the stupid title of 'wealth manager'.

Autonomy Jul 6th 2011 7:55 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 9478216)
One to be avoided.
Quality.

Yeah - they called me a couple weeks ago - told them to sod off and speak to Meow... Maybe someone stole VD's database on the way out the door...

scrubbedexpat141 Jul 6th 2011 7:57 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 9478216)
Considering the free advice I've given you, you ought to! :rolleyes:

Yes, I know them, Many are ex- 'VD' (cf The Dean) people. One to be avoided.
The free advice you gave me is stellar. I will be taking you for coffee at some point for more, just when I have a bit more cash to do something with, but that will come.

I don't know what the bold bit means?

Meow Jul 6th 2011 8:00 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 9478224)
The free advice you gave me is stellar. I will be taking you for coffee at some point for more, just when I have a bit more cash to do something with, but that will come.

I don't know what the bold bit means?

It's a sort of code for a particular company who cannot be named for legal reasons. (Because they are sensitive to all the well-deserved negative criticism!). A switching of initials coined by The Dean.

Jim Smith Jul 6th 2011 9:53 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
[QUOTE=Scamp;9478209]Been approached by a bird from this company; One International




Think I have had 3 calls, but each time suggested they stop wasting both my time, and theirs.

The Dean Jul 6th 2011 9:56 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 9478229)
It's a sort of code for a particular company who cannot be named for legal reasons. (Because they are sensitive to all the well-deserved negative criticism!). A switching of initials coined by The Dean.
No - she means I used to have VD but don't any more............

Norm_uk Jul 6th 2011 11:15 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 9478404)
No - she means I used to have VD but don't any more............
See, I told you that doctor I used before was good. Did he use the acid bath and steel brush method on you too?

N.

Blue Cat Jul 6th 2011 1:42 pm
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Global Eye are pissing me of at the minute :sneaky:

The Dean Jul 6th 2011 4:14 pm
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9478851)
Global Eye are pissing me of at the minute :sneaky:
Ah yes...............

"Hello [uses my first name, without being invited to], I'm calling to ask if you have written a Sharia-compliant will."

"I don't need one. I have no assets here, and I have a will in the UK."

"You still would benefit from a Sharia-compliant will."

"Why?"

"Er........ well............ "

CLICK.

scrubbedexpat141 Jul 7th 2011 4:33 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 9479075)
Ah yes...............

"Hello [uses my first name, without being invited to], I'm calling to ask if you have written a Sharia-compliant will."

"I don't need one. I have no assets here, and I have a will in the UK."

"You still would benefit from a Sharia-compliant will."

"Why?"

"Er........ well............ "

CLICK.
That always makes me laugh.

I'd feel like a really self important knob if I expected to be called Mr. xxxx

Each to their own I suppose.

Meow Jul 7th 2011 5:28 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 9479075)
Ah yes...............

"Hello [uses my first name, without being invited to], I'm calling to ask if you have written a Sharia-compliant will."

"I don't need one. I have no assets here, and I have a will in the UK."

"You still would benefit from a Sharia-compliant will."

"Why?"

"Er........ well............ "

CLICK.

Of FFS. There is really no such thing as a sharia compliant will. :frown:

Confucius Jul 8th 2011 2:56 pm
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 9480322)
Of FFS. There is really no such thing as a sharia compliant will. :frown:
Of course not...One takes the belongings with them to the other side...

Norm_uk Jul 10th 2011 7:38 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Confucius (Post 9483240)
Of course not...One takes the belongings with them to the other side...
I heard you can buy thing on the other side now so it's best to bring cash.

N.

Confucius Jul 10th 2011 2:51 pm
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Norm_uk (Post 9486052)
I heard you can buy thing on the other side now so it's best to bring cash.

N.
True...They've been having a hard time with credit card implementation - the telecom link between there and here is not very robust...

Norm_uk Jul 11th 2011 5:28 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Confucius (Post 9486620)
True...They've been having a hard time with credit card implementation - the telecom link between there and here is not very robust...
Ever since the Ghostbusters went out of business the lines have been dodgy.

N.

Autonomy Jul 17th 2011 12:17 pm
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
If you are still wondering about the quality of the advisor employed by One International, here is the candidate requirements (direct cut and paste from a genuine job advert, no editing by myself except for the highlighting):

The candidate must have a hard working attitude, self-motivated, goal orientated, passionate, sales minded, an outstanding individual and a burning desire to be the best no matter what it takes. Sales experience and proven track record is a must, financial background isn’t essential but desirable. Fluent English speaking is a must.

So there you go - sales over financial knowledge.

scrubbedexpat141 Jul 17th 2011 12:29 pm
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Autonomy (Post 9500672)
If you are still wondering about the quality of the advisor employed by One International, here is the candidate requirements (direct cut and paste from a genuine job advert, no editing by myself except for the highlighting):

The candidate must have a hard working attitude, self-motivated, goal orientated, passionate, sales minded, an outstanding individual and a burning desire to be the best no matter what it takes. Sales experience and proven track record is a must, financial background isn’t essential but desirable. Fluent English speaking is a must.

So there you go - sales over financial knowledge.
Brilliant.

Meow Jul 17th 2011 1:55 pm
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Autonomy (Post 9500672)
If you are still wondering about the quality of the advisor employed by One International, here is the candidate requirements (direct cut and paste from a genuine job advert, no editing by myself except for the highlighting):

The candidate must have a hard working attitude, self-motivated, goal orientated, passionate, sales minded, an outstanding individual and a burning desire to be the best no matter what it takes. Sales experience and proven track record is a must, financial background isn’t essential but desirable. Fluent English speaking is a must.

So there you go - sales over financial knowledge.
*weeps*

The Dean Jul 17th 2011 2:38 pm
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Autonomy (Post 9500672)
If you are still wondering about the quality of the advisor employed by One International, here is the candidate requirements (direct cut and paste from a genuine job advert, no editing by myself except for the highlighting):

The candidate must have a hard working attitude, self-motivated, goal orientated, passionate, sales minded, an outstanding individual and a burning desire to be the best no matter what it takes. Sales experience and proven track record is a must, financial background isn’t essential but desirable. Fluent English speaking is a must.

So there you go - sales over financial knowledge.
"...no matter what it takes..."

I find this equally disturbing..............

Autonomy Jul 17th 2011 4:36 pm
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 9500852)
"...no matter what it takes..."

I find this equally disturbing..............
not quite sure about this part either... "Fluent English speaking is a must." *grammar police please*

Bob Jul 17th 2011 8:28 pm
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Autonomy (Post 9500994)
not quite sure about this part either... "Fluent English speaking is a must." *grammar police please*
well you can speak it, without speaking properly I guess :D

auzdafluff Jul 19th 2011 3:39 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Autonomy (Post 9500994)
not quite sure about this part either... "Fluent English speaking is a must." *grammar police please*
You're right. That is incredibly bad grammar. "is a must"? No no no. The shortest way that I can phrase that sentence is "Must be able to speak English fluently." And even that's pushing it.

kittycat1 Jul 19th 2011 4:35 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
' Fluency in English is essential'.

Norm_uk Jul 19th 2011 8:54 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 9503929)
' Fluency in English is essential'.
*does Yoda voice*...fluent you must be, or sales you will make not.

N.

kittycat1 Jul 19th 2011 9:10 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Norm- I wonder if you put that ina job ad and someone replied with 'Yes master' they might get the job....

Meow Jul 19th 2011 9:12 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 9504276)
Norm- I wonder if you put that ina job ad and someone replied with 'Yes master' they might get the job....
If they have their own jackboots, it's a dead cert.

Norm_uk Jul 19th 2011 10:25 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 9504279)
If they have their own jackboots, it's a dead cert.
We provide them now but ask staff to pay for the cost from their first commissions...doesn't get fairer than that!

N.

Cow Pie Jul 21st 2011 7:48 am
Re: Wealth Manager...
 
Originally Posted by Norm_uk (Post 9504251)
*does Yoda voice*...fluent you must be, or sales you will make not.

N.
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