31.   But it has yet to make a mark in equities, the core investment banking business.

32.   But one Spanish analyst says that there is enough of the Latin American banking business for everyone.

33.   But its market value has doubled or tripled with the frenzy among banks to get into the brokerage and investment banking business.

34.   But Merrill, Morgan and Goldman dominated the most lucrative investment banking businesses, including initial public offerings of stock and advising on mergers.

35.   But the firm said it expected the investment banking business in the United States to remain strong.

36.   By buying MeesPierson, Fortis gains an instant presence in the investment banking business.

37.   Centura is also expanding its consumer banking business through mini-branches built inside supermarkets.

38.   Chase is more interested in beefing up its national consumer banking businesses, such as credit cards.

39.   Citicorp said Vice Chairman Pei-yuan Chia, who heads its retail banking business, will retire as part of a round of top executive changes.

40.   Citicorp hired Stephen Liguori, formerly at Specialty Foods Corp., to run the New York consumer banking business.