Re-engineering in Thailand
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Odd sort of ownership
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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The morning after: time for preventive action
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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