Famous Quotes & Sayings

George Davis

That seemed to change the texture of the market, given that the accompanying statement from the bank was a little bit more on the hawkish side of expectations.

Exorbitant bank fees boost the cost of banking for consumers who struggle to make ends meet,

Ken Salazar

Everywhere I've gone in Colorado, the farmers are telling me they're about ready to go into bankruptcy because they can't borrow any more money, ... The money they're having to spend on fuel prices I think is going to put a number of our farmers over the brink.

This sparkling Opera Box production promises to transport everyone to the banks of the Danube.

Compare what those viruses did to what happens today: If a worm steals your bank information or hacks into your accounts, that is it. You have been robbed.

Companies look at the overall level of support they get from their banks, and in return they tend to steer more business to those banks they're closest to. We don't cover every client, but of the ones that we do, we strive to be one of their top relationship banks. That strategy often results in improved league-table performance.

Companies have finally cleaned up excessive debt and are turning to banks for funds. This shows the Bank of Japan that consumers and companies are confident about the economy and don't expect price declines to resume.

Compared to Americans, Chinese people are more inclined to save their money in banks rather than spend it.

Companies that have disappeared through going out of business or bankruptcy or gobbled up by others, most of them haven't had a reason for being. They are mediocre stores. And when the market gets 'over-stored' companies that have no reason for being will go away.

Despite the protests of politicians and some business people that we were nowhere near recession, obviously we're very close. I think the bank will ease, and the market will undoubtedly move to price it in earlier.

Despite their concern about retaining core deposits, few bankers plan to change their tactics for funding growth.

Developing a more diversified income base, whether it is fee-based or from trading, is always a good strategy. Interest rates will remain low in China and Bank of Communications needs to develop more retail products.

Depositors' incomes will be lower if banks drop the deposit rate. Most banks are not ready to face the aftermath.

Depending on the structure of the partnership, the benefits can be different from bank to bank. But it is certain that having outside investors, the bank's transparency will improve further.

Tom Kenny

An unexpected surge in wages would likely see the bank raising its inflation forecast and needing to tighten rates, so keeping a close eye on wages and inflation data in the coming quarters will be important.

Any major calamity we've witnessed, the banks have been some of the best performers.

An increase in domestic fuel prices will be inflationary and controls will have to come through rates. But the central bank will likely hold back this month to let the effects of its previous rate hikes materialize.

An improvement in the outlook for the services sector, a stronger housing market and expectations of a reasonable Christmas for retailers should be enough to keep the Bank of England on hold (in January).

A private banker is really a good old trustworthy friend.

An exchange rate below 10.60 gives the central bank margin to cut interest rates by 50 basis points.

As has been reported, lending competition is heating up. It seems the market is gradually coming to doubt if all banks have bright earnings outlooks from an expected end to quantitative easing.

Asia-Pacific markets have reached our index target, but we see no imminent threat to the outlook. Can the rally continue? In the short-term we believe so, particularly if the major central banks acquiesce.

as gold works its way higher, and as central bank inflation continues, the 'great unwashed public' will become increasingly more concerned with protecting their purchasing power and protecting what wealth they still possess. Thus fear of loss of wealth and purchasing power will continue to power the great bull market in real money -- gold.

As for the consumer, I think the savings is diminished compared to how much more the bank will make in these transactions. They are trying to increase the use of debit cards to increase their profits.

Stephen Schwartz

As Bank Indonesia has recognized, it will be important to continue to monitor developments and raise interest rates as needed in the near future,

As a bank we have a fiduciary obligation to our customers and their money. The services necessary for an individual's investment plan might not all come out of the same department. We might refer them to our loan department for debt consolidation for example.

Michael Scott

Our employees are very committed to the communities they serve and on their behalf, I want to sincerely thank our customers for their generosity. Food banks meet a critical need and we are pleased to help through this initiative.

Our expectations are to win our division and anything less will be a disappointment. We don't intend to back-door our way into the Royal Bank Cup. With the guys we've brought in this year, we're capable of getting in through the front door.

People own banks for consistency of results. Dividends keep increasing, that's what the banks are giving investors.

People started buying bonds because the Bank of Japan may not be as hawkish as expected. The BOJ will probably raise rates once by the end of December.

People tend to believe the Bank of Japan governor rather than ministers.

David Walker

People are using the pension system and bankruptcy code as a business strategy,

David Harris

People bank with people. They don't bank with institutions, ... I became convinced that there was an opportunity to establish a local bank with local bankers... who know the market and can make quick decisions.