Deciding how to spend that seven-figure bonus is always tough, so Financial News is delighted to give a helping hand to all those investment bankers and hedge fund managers who need ideas – while at the same time raising money for aid, rebuilding and reconstruction after the Indian Ocean tsunami.

As part of the charity dinner for the securities industry next month, which aims to raise at least $1m (€770,000) for the relief effort, banks and brokers have generously donated unique lots for auction.