Into the fray: Sberbank
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Sberbank, or Russia's Savings Bank, is trying to transform itself into one of the biggest banks in Europe. With a virtual monopoly on the country's household savings it could become a powerful institution despite the nearly worthless ruble.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Rising standards: Standard Chartered Bank
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Retiring chairman Rodney Galpin has improved Standard Chartered Bank by implementing better management and emphasizing successful operations, such as Asian trade finance. Continuing challenges include improving a poor capital ratio of 4.9%.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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