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Tax freezes yes, baby kissing no

February 6, 2006

Danish prime minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen defends his consensus-style of leadership to Karina Robinson.

Moving beyond domestic bliss

February 6, 2006

Georges 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, 2006

The 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, 2006

Turkish 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, 2006

The 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, 2006

The 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, 2006

The Banker invites CEOs from around the world to discuss the economic climate in their country and institution, and their hopes for the future

France

January 2, 2006

Société Générale
Daniel Bouton, CEO

Germany

January 2, 2006

DZ Bank
Ulrich Brixner, Chairman of the board of managing directors

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