Warburg will play it safer after posting 1998 loss

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Investment banking firm Warburg Dillon Read has been instructed to take less financial risks by its parent company. UBS AG of Switzerland implemented a more conservative doctrine following the resignation of Warburg's CEO as well as significant financial losses. After posting a loss of $688 million in 1998, analysts consider it possible that the company will be offered up for sale.

United States, Sales, profits & dividends, Abstract, Warburg Dillon Read

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From minor role to big-league star: Bradford & Bingley Grows to blue-chip FTSE 100 aided by finance officer

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This article examines the leadership style of Rosemary P. Thorne, finance director of Bradford and Bingley PLC. The firm became a blue chip company and was listed on the 100-share Index of the Financial Times Stock Exchange in the summer of 2002.

Management dynamics, Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Company business management, Bradford and Bingley PLC, Thorne, Rosemary P.

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UBS Warburg will lay off 4% of London workers

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Zurich-based banking giant UBS AG has announced plans to reduce workers at the London offices of its subsidiary UBS Warburg. The layoffs would affect 4% of the staff and is part of UBS AG's annual review.

Personnel administration, Human resource management, UBS Warburg L.L.C.

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