Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Bankvorstand i. R.
English translation:
Bank Director (retd.)
Added to glossary by
Thijs van Dorssen
Jun 2, 2004 13:49
20 yrs ago
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German term
Bankvorstand i. R.
German to English
Bus/Financial
Business/Commerce (general)
Der Aufsichtsrat besteht satzungsgemäß aus 3 Mitgliedern: Herrn Dr. X (Vorsitzender), London, Herrn Dr. Y (stellvertretender Vorsitzender), Paris, sowie Herrn Z, *Bankvorstand i. R.*, Berlin.
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Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | Bank Director (retd.) |
John Bowden
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| 4 | bank executive in retirement |
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Proposed translations
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Bank Director (retd.)
Bankvorstand is more than an "Executive" - he's a retired former member of the bank's Board of Directors. The usual English abbreviation equivalent to "i. R." is "retd.".
HTH
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Note added at 2004-06-02 14:10:01 (GMT)
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In English, I think it would often be more natural to give details of the actual directorship - \"Director, Barclay\'s Bank (retd.)\" etc.
However, \"Bank Director\" is also a common term - e.g.
\"In response to increased challenges and regulatory scrutiny in the banking industry, Bank Directors are required to play a larger role in understanding the business operations and strategic direction of their bank...\"
http://www.gabankers.com/sembankdirectors.htm
HTH
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Note added at 2004-06-02 14:10:01 (GMT)
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In English, I think it would often be more natural to give details of the actual directorship - \"Director, Barclay\'s Bank (retd.)\" etc.
However, \"Bank Director\" is also a common term - e.g.
\"In response to increased challenges and regulatory scrutiny in the banking industry, Bank Directors are required to play a larger role in understanding the business operations and strategic direction of their bank...\"
http://www.gabankers.com/sembankdirectors.htm
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Robin Ward
41 mins
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| agree |
transatgees
1 hr
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| agree |
Wenjer Leuschel (X)
: Yes, he was tired and now he is retired.
1 hr
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Discussion
I am well aware what i.R. means, thank you. The question is how to translate the complete title into UK English.