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Articles in March, 2002 issue of Banker, The

• No quick fix for Russian banks: Russia has pulled a cat out of the bag with its impressive recovery, but the banking system is still in disarray. (Comment).
• Swiss private banks confirm merger talks. (Global News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Bonds on the rise: The rising issuance of corporate bonds has brought relief to Russian banks and investors, filling the gap left by the fall of the notorious GKOs. (Russia).(Statistical Data Included)
• India's new private banks: Legislation has been passed in India that will allow foreign banks to buy a larger stake in Indian banks, but how many will take advantage of it? (India).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Rao, Kala
• Learning the lessons: With the majority of Europe basking in the smooth transition to the euro, what is the future of UK membership and what measures should financial institutions make in what looks likely to be a fait accompli? (Markets).(Panel Discussio
• Compaq. (Tech Notes).(computing on demand)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
• The gaps in GAAP: The collapse of Enron, formerly America's seventh-largest company, has prompted unprecedented breast-beating by legal and accounting professions and collective paranoia among investment banks. (Cover Story).
  by Shearlock, Peter
• Bonds bloom: The Russian corporate bond market grew rapidly last year. Nikita Riauzov examines the characteristic features of the market and Aleksey Gribov reports on the growth in the use of trade finance tools. (Russia).
  by Gribov, Aleksey; Riauzov, Nikita
• State sales gain momentum: In the past two years, Croatia has been selling off its interests in business. On the banking front, this has led to improved performances, better corporate governance and an altogether stronger sector. (Croatia).(financial data
  by Jones, Colin
• Innovation vs safety: Melvyn Westlake reports on how the bank capital market is facing an uncertain future due to an anticipated slowdown and continuing debate among regulators, accountants and rating agencies. (Investment Banking).
  by Westlake, Melvyn
• Keep your costs down: Parveen Bansal looks at the findings of a new report on payments processing that claims it can reduce banks' costs. (Banking Technology).(Brief Article)
  by Bansal, Parveen
• Online movement. (Turkey).(banking services)(Statistical Data Included)
• Slow boat to China: WTO membership and foreign bank interest in China ensure a changing landscape for its banking community, but a difficult task lies ahead in getting the slow boat to move faster. (Comment).
• Corcostegui resignation is end of an era. (Global News).(Angel Corcostegui resigns as chief executive of Santander Central Hispano)(Brief Article)
• Confidence building: MDM Bank is taking steps towards reintroducing Russia to the capital markets by building up its trade finance business. (Russia).
  by Aris, Ben
• New rules bring headaches: Banks are being forced to expose their latent equity losses under mark-to-market rules and are having to sell off holdings in huge amounts. (Japan).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Rowley, Anthony
• FX providers' difficult times: Many banks have invested millions of dollars keeping their products and systems up with market trends. Where will the market move next and how will they respond? (Markets).(Brief Article)
  by Olivier, Charles
• FLEXCUBE. (Tech Notes).(Citibank uses software from i-flex Solutions)(Brief Article)
• Don't panic. (Turkey).(bank finances, economy)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Stubing, Darren
• It's the quiet ones you need to watch: The CSFI's latest survey of the industry's risk worries reminds us to look at the less obvious ones. (CSFI).
  by Lascelles, David
• HypoVereinsbank's health improves. (Global News).(financial results of 4 largest German private banks)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Make-or-break time. (Romania).(banking industry)
  by Robinson, Karina
• Clear perspective on the future: Li Ruogu, assistant governor of people's Bank of China, tells Stephen Timewell of the latest developments in the banking sector. (China).
• Feeling the heat: Linda Anderson reports on how many US business schools have been badly hit by the repercussions of September 11. (Business Education).(Brief Article)
  by Anderson, Linda
• Syntegra. (Tech Notes).(Brief Article)
• Enron fallout: Why insurers fail banks. (Cover story).
  by Kochan, Nick
• Towers of strength: Economic expanision has reshaped Russian finances. Now the country can face slowdown and falling oil prices without fear for its budget. (Russia).
  by Aris, Ben
• New growth routes: Rapid change on the Croatian banking scene has forced global player HVB to change its strategy for growth in the country. (Croatia).(Hypovereinsbank AG)
• Banks withstand global tremors: Banks in Bahrain continue to prosper, despite the global slowdown and September 11. (Bahrain).
  by Chand, Indira
• Multi-media difficulties: The growth of online banking is being hindered by obsolete call centres. Capital investment is needed to bring them up to scratch. (Retail Banking).
  by Bansal, Parveen
• World markets.(stock exchange statistics)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
• The reality behind the mistakes: In the light of the latest financial crises, from AIB to Enron, banks should go back to basics to prevent future errors, and not be so reliant on modern technology. (Comment).
• Argentina facing a bumpy ride. (Global News).(government works to resolve financial issues)(Brief Article)
• Law and order makes its mark. (Russia).(Igor Kostikov, Federal)(Securities Market Commission)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Miller, Suzanne
• Financial system reform in Kazakhstan. (Corporate Statement).(Statistical Data Included)
• Spanish go their own way: The business mix and country focus of the big Spanish banks differs radically from that of their European peers but it is a strategy that seems to be working. (Investment Banking).(Brief Article)
  by Stewart, Jules
• The post office. (Tech Notes).(contract with Euronet Worldwide)(Brief Article)
• Getting the ball rolling: Turkish capital markets are taking off with initial public offerings from football champions Galatasaray following an IMF loan. (Turkey).(Statistical Data Included)
  by Demirsar, Metin
• Reversing the flow: The Institute of International Finance's new list of corporate governance rules is a timely intervention for emerging markets. (The Bracken Column).
• Tough time ahead for US banks. (Global News).(financial data for 8 largest U.S. banks)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Illustration)
• Heavy burdens: Oil is Russia's greatest hope in its efforts to pay off external debt, making the world market price of energy supplies the crucial factor for success. (Russia).(Statistical Data Included)
  by Rock, Charles; Solodkov, Vasily
• No instant bonanza in store: Although the physical infrastructure for China's financial ambitions is firmly in place, a modern economy is still a long way off. (China).
  by Timewell, Stephen
• Let the battle commence: US banks are expanding rapidly into the European custody market. But local firms such as Deutsche Bank, KAS and BNP Paribas are putting up a stiff fight. (Global Securities Services).
  by Olivier, Charles
• Microsoft/Visual Studio.NET. (Tech Notes).(application development software)(Brief Article)
• The Enron debacle promises to get dirty as proceedings go to court, and China's banking is assessed. (This month).
• Steel behind the marble. (Karina's Kolumn).(profiles Jean Lemierre, president of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
  by Robinson, Karina
• Sovereign success: Jules Stewart looks at how the three main rating agencies rate Russian sovereign bonds and how they compare with other countries' ratings. (Russia).
  by Stewart, Jules
• Let's call the whole thing off: Chris Pala reports from Almaty on how the merger between Kazakhstan's largest bank and an offshoot of Sberbank fell through. (Kazakhstan).(analysis of failed merger; financial data for top 10 banks in Kazakhstan)(Illustrati
  by Pala, Chris
• Take the money and run: Banks used to work out problem loans and keep the client relationship. Now, in a more mercenary era, they sell them into the secondary market and move on. (Investment Banking).
  by Miller, Suzanne
• Hewlett-packard. (Tech Notes).(allies with Capco)(Brief Article)
• Smoothing the way: By successfully implementing its transition programme for strengthening the economy in 2001, Turkey left the turbulence behind. (Turkey).
• Moody's credit strength is growing: Cecile Bidet, associate analyst at Moody's, assesses progress in CEE banking systems. (Rating Agencies).
  by Bidet, Cecile
• A merger of equals? (Global Focus).
  by Wagner, Jan F.
• Outsiders take control. (Croatia).(of Croatia's banking system)
  by Robinson, Anthony
• Freed from the kiss of death: A well-devised and well-executed strategy has enabled Santander Bank's president in Brazil, Gabriel Jaramillo, to turn the sickly Banespa's fortunes around.(Statistical Data Included)
  by Caplen, Brian
• Training for today: Pressurised organisations should cut their training budgets at their peril, cautions Parveen Bansal. (Business Education).(Brief Article)
  by Bansal, Parveen
• Multex. (Tech Notes).(real time web site for ING Barings)(Brief Article)
• Business can help alleviate poverty. (Viewpoint).
• Hey, big lender: Metin Demirsar reports from Istanbul on why the International Monetary Fund has loaned Turkey another $12bn.(Brief Article)
  by Demirsar, Metin
• Back in business: Croatia's Privredna Bank Zagreb failed to develop after independence, but is now making impressive changes with extensive modernisation and investment. (Croatia).(Brief Article)
  by Prka, Bozo
• Back in the fold: Renewed US interest in the economic fortunes of countries in Central America is a welcome move. But can they overcome their overwhelming systemic problems for free trade to work. (Central America).
  by Taylor, Robert
• Smart cards spread across Europe: As obstacles to using the chip-based payment card are swept away, their use is beginning to permeate Europe. But the US is being left behind. (Retail Banking).
  by Bansal, Parveen
• The banker then. (Statistics/Archive).(Brief Article)