Karina Robinson talks to Fred Goodwin, group chief executive, Royal Bank of Scotland.
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All power to the super regulator
February 2, 2001Karina Robinson talks to the FSA’s Sir Howard Davies.
Better in than out
November 2, 2000Kerin Hope reports on how Greece’s banking sector is preparing for entry into the euro-zone.
Tougher stance against failure
October 2, 2000Turkey’s new regulatory body began operations last month with sweeping powers to oversee the troubled banking sector.
Italy's banks seek to compete in Europe
August 2, 2000Italian banks reckon they are boosting efficiency and say politicians must now help by reducing the tax burden.
Better late than never
December 1, 1999If Spain has waited 140 years to launch its first jumbo mortgage-backed bond it is not the fault of any mañana system. The cédula hipotecaria (CH) was introduced in the market in 1861 but, until this year, it remained an instrument exclusively for retail investors.