Dresdner Bank
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Dresdner Bank ranks second in the German market after Deutsche Bank and is also expanding into investment banking. Dresdner Bank is doing this through the acquisition of Kleinwort Benson, a merchant bank in the UK, and other acquisitions in the US. Kleinwort Benson contributed to trading income in early 1996 and European bad debt provisions were reduced. Net interest margins are affected by a rise in competition levels. Kleinwort Benson is being integrated without major upheaval.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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ING
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ING has increased total lending by 11%, but bad debt provisions are only up by 5% for 1995. ING's banking profit rose by 15% in 1995 and profit from ING's insurance activities was also up by 15%. ING acquired Barings in 1995, and is likely to continue to expand in 1996 with eastern Europe and Asia as likely target regions. ING also plans a listing for the New York Stock Exchange in 1997. ING's earnings are forecast at some 10.2 Dutch guilders per share.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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Close Brothers
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The performance of Close Brothers is examined in detail. The company has been affected by fluctuations in the value of technology stocks. Close Brothers aims to target niche markets.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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