<p>Blair's company is called Tony Blair Associated (TBA), and was launched after he resigned as prime minister in 2007. It has been granted approval to offer financial services.<br /><br />The company promised "strategic advice on both a commercial and pro-bono basis, on political and economic trends and government reforms".<br /><br />However, Blair's office denied any such plan, and described as "fatuous" media reports that he was starting a bank for the super-rich.<br /><br />His spokesman said: "It is absurd to suggest the super-rich are now turning to Mr Blair for financial advice".<br /><br />Blair, whose memoirs are to be published on September 1, has reportedly turned his consultancy into a big money-spinner.</p>
<p>Blair's company is called Tony Blair Associated (TBA), and was launched after he resigned as prime minister in 2007. It has been granted approval to offer financial services.<br /><br />The company promised "strategic advice on both a commercial and pro-bono basis, on political and economic trends and government reforms".<br /><br />However, Blair's office denied any such plan, and described as "fatuous" media reports that he was starting a bank for the super-rich.<br /><br />His spokesman said: "It is absurd to suggest the super-rich are now turning to Mr Blair for financial advice".<br /><br />Blair, whose memoirs are to be published on September 1, has reportedly turned his consultancy into a big money-spinner.</p>