Banks in U.S. say rules hurt them vs. Europe
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American banks are complaining that new, proposed international bank capital standards are hurting their ability to compete with European banks. The U.S. Congress will consider whether or not to approve the Basel II capital-standards agreement.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Duisenberg kills hopes for a cut in interest rates
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Wim Duisenberg, the president of the European Central Bank, criticized politicians who were calling for a reduction in interest rates. Such a cut is designed to bolster the European economy.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Top Duisenberg Adviser To Leave ECB in April
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A top adviser to the director of the European Central Bank, Lex Hoogduin, has resigned. Mr. Hoogduin has taken a top post at the central bank of Netherlands.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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