Handicapping the vendors
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The 1999 biennial risk survey sponsored by Treasury and Risk Management magazine highlighted the growing trend towards consolidation in the banking industry. Among the banks surveyed, Citigroup recorded the highest points in rendering instruments and advice for liability management. Formed by the merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group, Citicorp moved two notches higher from its previous standing in 1997. Merger activities also gave way for some new companies in the list, including Deutsche Bank and ABN Amro.
Publication Name: Treasury & Risk Management
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1067-0432
Year: 1999
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The joys of being private
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Employment in a private company provides a number of benefits. Moreover, familiarity with the shareholders, which can be found in a private company produces an increased sense of responsibility and the motivation to give an excellent performance. The working environment in a private company gives a sense of willingness and urgency to develop new ideas that lawyers and committees usually suppress in a public company. Furthermore, working in a private company is also financially rewarding.
Publication Name: Treasury & Risk Management
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1067-0432
Year: 1998
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Stock options from top to bottom
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A few companies in the financial services industry were forced to expand their stock option programs due to the alarming consolidation trend in the industry that has affected the futures of many bank employees. One of them is asset-bank holding company Mellon Bank Corp. which encouraged most of its employees to join its stock option program called 'ShareSuccess.' The program aims to make the employees think like the company's owners.
Publication Name: Treasury & Risk Management
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1067-0432
Year: 1999
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