Coutts: for Queen and country (and not just anyone with 500,000 pounds sterling in the bank)
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Coutts, which for many years has dominated banking for the wealthy in the UK, is now facing competition. This comes as Coutts is beginning to recover from a period of poor performance.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Future of big bank mergers at stake as public gets chance to have its say
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There will be no further large banking takeovers in the UK if the Competition Commission rules against the planned takeover of Abbey National by Lloyds TSB. Both banks and the Consumers' Association are to make presentations at a public meeting.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Takeover rumours force out Talwar
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Issues raised by the unexpected resignation of Standard Chartered Chief Executive Rana Talwar are discussed. It is possible that Talwar came into conflict with Chmn Sir Patrick Gillam because he was willing to considering linking with another bank if a deal could be arranged at an appropriate price.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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