Re-engineering in Thailand

Article Abstract:

The Thai Farmers Bank was begun by a Chinese family in 1944 and is still a solid institution, which is remarkable given the current economic state of Thailand. The company introduced new procedures before Thailand's economic problems that helped it remain more solvent than its competitors.

Economic aspects, Thailand, Thai Farmers Bank Ltd., Banthoon, Lamsam

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Odd sort of ownership

Article Abstract:

The charitable foundations which control many of Italy's leading banks seem to have no wish to withdraw from the sector, although there are moves to consolidate some of the country's badly performing banks. The foundations had assets worth 69 tril lire at start-2001.

Italy, Charitable trusts

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The morning after: time for preventive action

Article Abstract:

The banking crisis of 1994-1995 in Latin America taught the international banking community that they needed to take a number of proactive steps to help prevent further crises. Banking is a volatile business at best. Government policy and other topics are discussed.

Prevention, Bank failures

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