Gone Dutch: Barings

Article Abstract:

Barings has been bought by Dutch group ING and has resumed trading, even though it lost more than $1 billion at the hand of Singapore-based trader Nicholas Leeson. ING did not buy Barings' holding company, which may be liquidated. Possible explanations for the disastrous trading are explored.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, ING Bank N.V., Barings PLC

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Painful Peregrination: investment banking in Myanmar

Article Abstract:

The Hong Kong investment bank Peregrine decided to pull out of its operations in Myanmar, despite the strong economic potential it believes the nation has. A legal battle between the bank and a former employee, who may have had ties with Myanmar's military regime, led to the pullout.

Foreign operations, Foreign investments, Economic aspects, Myanmar, Peregrine Corp.

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Coming to America (again)

Article Abstract:

Commercial banks in Europe hope to compete in the international investment banking industry. Germany's Deutsche Bank and the UK's Barclays Bank are finding these ventures difficult. Direct competition with such US firms as Morgan Stanley is discussed.

Banking industry, International aspects, Securities industry, Competitions, Foreign banks

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