Danish prime minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen defends his consensus-style of leadership to Karina Robinson.
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Moving beyond domestic bliss
February 6, 2006Georges Pauget, CEO of Crédit Agricole, and Gilles de Margerie, the French bank’s CFO and head of strategy, speak to Brian Caplen and Nick Kochan about their designs for a more international and diversified group.
The Antonveneta/BPI drama
February 6, 2006The final act of the Antonveneta/BPI drama began in March last year when ABN AMRO, Antonveneta’s biggest shareholder, informed the Bank of Italy that it intended to launch an offer for the Italian bank.
Confidence in Rome won’t be rebuilt in a day
February 6, 2006
Under Antonio Fazio, Italy’s central bank seemed to have become an autocracy, with the now disgraced ex-governor its all-powerful boss. Governance will have to be a priority for the new governor, Mario Draghi. David Lane reports on the immense confidence rebuilding task ahead.
Italy’s reputation for institutional excellence is, to put it mildly, far from the country’s strong point. Italian corruption scandals are legendary for involving a wide range of participants from all walks of life: business, politics and public bodies.
Hearty appetite for Turkey’s unwrapped paper
February 6, 2006Turkish banks are on the lookout for more funding to meet demand from the growing credit card, mortgage and commercial loan sectors. Michael Marray reports on the growth in both wrapped and unwrapped paper.
What the bankers say: Andorra
January 2, 2006The Banker invites CEOs from around the world to discuss the economic climate in their country and institution, and their hopes for the future
What the bankers say: Austria
January 2, 2006The Banker invites CEOs from around the world to discuss the economic climate in their country and institution, and their hopes for the future
What the bankers say: Cyprus
January 2, 2006The Banker invites CEOs from around the world to discuss the economic climate in their country and institution, and their hopes for the future