Downloading Davos: Day Four

-- And now for today's sweepstake. Why does Richard Branson have his arm in a sling? Was it a collision on the ski slopes or over-enthusiastic arm wrestling with a fellow panelist? Or could it be RSA from lifting one too many cocktails this conference? Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen.

-- Well, at least we know where Gordon's headed next. Following his slightly embarrassing episode with the mobile phone, the Times twittered the following:

moderator pleads for mobile switch off during davos sessions: "anyone who doesn't wins a 12-month holiday in kivu." off you go then, gordon.

-- The WSJ reports that Arpad Busson, hedge fund guru, is expecting an economic turnaround: "I think this year, now, we will see a bear market rally." Somebody's feeling optimistic. But then again, he is newly engaged to Uma Thurman.

-- Bankers' apologies aren't cutting any ice for John Monks who reported a 'lynch mob' atmosphere at one meeting.

I do not know yet whether the chief executives of the banking world have really got the enmity that they have generated by their poor conduct.

Saying sorry is not enough. Giving back the money would be a good start and in some cases some criminal proceedings would definitely be in order.

-- Ok, Ok. So Mark Zuckerberg has worn a tie before. At boarding school.

-- Look out today for any snippets of gossip from the party of the week. Google will host its bash at the Belvedere tonight. Expect some hungover twittering.

-- Need to know the latest? Our Davos team will keep you up to date with everything that's going on in the streets, seminars and slopes. You can read our rolling coverage from Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 here.