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Running scared

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Australian bank Westpac has suggested that customers worried about Year 2000 transition computer problems withdraw 2 weeks' pay in cash at the end of 1999 to ensure they have enough money over the period between Christmas and New Year's. The bank wants to reduce the possibility of mass hysteria in case of computer problems, but this could cause a run on the banks.

Social aspects, Banking industry, Year 2000 transition (Computers), Information management, Public relations, Westpac Banking Corp., WBK

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Laterite thinking

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Anaconda Nickel founder Andrew Forrest predicts that his firm will become the most efficient nickel producer in the world. He emphasizes that Anaconda has a good relationship with Anglo American.

Officials and employees, Interview, Nickel industry, Forrest, Andrew, Anaconda Nickel

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