Who Needs the Big Four Anyway?

Article Abstract:

Britain's four large clearing banks, Barclays, National Westminster, Lloyds and Midlands, have been protected from foreign takeover by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. The refusal of the Industry Minister to refer a foreign bid for a British insurance group to the Monopolies Commission may signal a new direction in banking takeover policy, as well. Electronic banking will reduce the need for bank branches. The Royal Bank of Scotland, because it does not already have a widespread banking network, is a likely candidate to adopt electronic banking.

Laws, regulations and rules, National government, Monopolies, Federal government

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Barclays Wedds De Zoete's

Article Abstract:

The announcement by Barclays Bank that it wants to buy a seventy-five percent stake in deZoete and Bevan, a stock brokerage, and Wedd, Durlacher Mordaunt, a stock jobber, to create an international securities company marks a trend in the British banking industry. Current stock exchange rules would prevent such moves but changes are being considered. This trend of banks merging with established brokerage firms is briefly analyzed.

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Round Four: The Manipulators

Article Abstract:

The process of manipulation in the wine trade is considered. Modern tastes prefer natural-tasting wine. However, some manipulation is required.

Product information, Alcoholic beverages

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