A tale of two banks
Article Abstract:
The economic difficulties at Barings PLC, brought about by questionable trading activities of the Singapore futures operation, may bring an end to the investment bank. Meanwhile, France is preparing to recapitalize the Credit Lyonnais bank that has troubles much greater than Barings.
Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Investment Banking, Security brokers and dealers, Investment banks, Barings PLC
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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The bank, the studio, the mogul and the lawyers
Article Abstract:
Credit Lyonnais ran into major problems when it loaned huge sums to Italian financier Giancarlo Parretti when he owned the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio. Parretti turned out to be a disastrous boss, and the French bank is struggling to recoup its losses.
Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Subjects list: Banking industry, Finance, Credit Lyonnais
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