21.   It has been moving to broaden its consumer lending offerings in recent months as part of its goal to become a full-service retail bank.

22.   It will solidify its role as the dominant retail bank in the Northeast, positioning itself for even more acquisitions.

23.   Italian newspapers reported on the weekend that Lyonnais was also preparing to sell its majority stake in Credito Bergamasco, an Italian retail bank.

24.   Retail banks and insurers rose, helped by the outlook for lower interest rates and fueled by rising bonds, which increase the value of their bond holdings.

25.   Retail banks climbed, boosted by rising bonds and hopes that lower interest rates will lead to increased borrowing and higher profits.

26.   Retail banks enjoyed the benefits of a stronger bond market and got a boost from an upgrade for Barclays Plc.

27.   Retail banks were among the worst performers amid falling bonds and recommendation and profit downgrades in the industry.

28.   Retail banks were pushing lawmakers to protect and expand their right to sell insurance.

29.   Retail bank Lloyds TSB Group Plc is the largest holding in the fund.

30.   Retail banks also enjoyed a good week as the likelihood grew that the next move in U.K. interest rates will be down.