Banks

Credit Lyonnais stalking game enters new phase

24 Oct 2002

HVB more than doubles loss provisions

23 Oct 2002

So far, most investors have focused on Commerzbank s problems. But HVB, Germany s second biggest bank, is doing no better. By some measures, its capital position is even worse.

Roll out the pork barrel

23 Oct 2002

HVB more than doubles loss provisions

23 Oct 2002

No credit

23 Oct 2002

Billing and cooing

23 Oct 2002

European governments hear siren calls for subsidy

22 Oct 2002

It is easy to see why they are tempted to respond, especially when jobs are at risk. But it is counterproductive for governments to intervene to protect specific institutions.

Unicredito should take a look at BNL

22 Oct 2002

At current prices, BNL is cheap. Even if its earnings don t recover, Unicredito could pay a chunky premium and still make a decent return. But price is likely to be a sticking point, which may help explain Unicredito's coyness.

European governments hear siren calls for subsidy

22 Oct 2002

Unicredito should take a look at BNL

22 Oct 2002

Mergermarket: UBS emerges as telecoms leader

22 Oct 2002

Cheap credit

18 Oct 2002

Abbey’s new abbot

18 Oct 2002

Chundering herd

16 Oct 2002

Three tough choices

15 Oct 2002

Gutty-ed

15 Oct 2002

Windmills of the mind

15 Oct 2002

Thank the consumer

15 Oct 2002

Lucky escape

14 Oct 2002

Fiat’s problem loan

14 Oct 2002