Beware of the banker's folly

Article Abstract:

The increasing number of bank mergers, in the UK, will reduce competition. It may also lead to the management of the new larger company not being as successful as the separate companies, prior to merger. Within a large banking organisation its willingness to help individual creditors is likely to be diminished. Creditors may find their debts spread throughout the company and therefore managed by people who have little knowledge or understanding of their business. Mergers between banks and other financial institutions may not result in a better service for their customers.

Banking Institutions, Depository Credit Intermediation, DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, United Kingdom, Banking industry, Management, Banks (Finance), Column, Financial institutions

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Asia's loss is UK's gain

Article Abstract:

Asia is an important market for European exports and the Asian economic crisis has helped to keep inflation low in the West and also resulted in deflation in Asia. This is beneficial for fixed-interest bonds. The IMF has been quick to offer financial aid to Asia to avert the crisis affecting the world economy. Japan's banks are in crisis and the economy faces deflation, while China's economy is threatened by currency devaluations in other Asian countries. Devaluation of the yuan will also fuel deflation in the West.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Prices, Foreign Economic & Financial Assistance, Economic aspects, International Monetary Fund, Economic policy, Foreign economic assistance, Asia, Deflation (Finance), Deflation (Economics)

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Beware sloppy economic thinking

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the the misleading nature of media and economic analysts' statements claiming market deflation and recession are discussed. It is emphasized that, despite lower share values in telecommunications and technology sectors, the market is still at historically high levels.

Economic development, 2001 AD

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