21.   Additionally, the FDIC proposed to consolidate the process through which banks can apply to open branches overseas.

22.   Born in London, he came to the United States when his family opened an American branch of its European diamond business.

23.   Both are restricted to doing business in Shanghai, although AIG earlier this week was granted a license to open a branch in Guangzhou.

24.   But it is already allowing logistics companies that help move imports in and out of a free trade zone in Shanghai to open branches in most Chinese cities.

25.   But it will likely be far more cost-effective to take over an existing bank that already operates a large network of branches than to open new branches.

26.   But Killinger said since the combined company would eventually open more branches in California, it would need plenty of support and administrative staff in the area.

27.   But the Citicorp-Travelers deal is all about creating financial supermarkets, not opening local branches.

28.   But we would like to open a branch somewhere very central with plenty of crowds to attract.

29.   Chef Charlie Palmer opened this branch of his well known New York restaurant to serve discriminating travelers when they head for Oz in the desert.

30.   Chase also plans to open two branches in poor New York neighborhoods, including one in the south Bronx where there are no offices.