41.   Banks such as Sumitomo Bank Ltd. fell amid continued concern about the impact of Asian economic instability on Japanese banks.

42.   Bankers Trust also said it may buy shares in Nippon Credit after the troubled Japanese bank completes its restructuring.

43.   Banking analysts say these loans are nonperforming, but Japanese banks disagree, saying they expect to collect some of the money.

44.   Banks felt especially flush because, like German banks, Japanese banks can take equity positions in industrial companies.

45.   Banks like Daiwa Bank Ltd. fell amid continued concern about the impact of Asian economic instability on Japanese banks.

46.   Both abroad and at home, Japanese companies are becoming less dependent on Japanese banks for raising capital, Akiba said.

47.   BOT-Mitsubishi is one of five Japanese banks that have obtained full licenses to operate in Thailand.

48.   A CALL FOR EXTENDING KOREAN LOANS Japanese officials pressured Japanese banks to support the international rescue package for South Korea by extending loans as they come due next week.

49.   A dozen other Japanese banks have speeded up their disposal of bad debt and reduced profit forecasts.

50.   A decade ago, Japanese banks were the envy of the world.