1.   Credit unions want to attract new depositors, a move that would take customers from banks.

2.   Many thrifts rely on more expensive, high-rate certificates of deposit to attract depositors.

3.   Noticeably flamboyant, the credit union also attracted depositors with television ads dominated by pretty women.

4.   Only a few banks are offering no-fee ATM service as a way to attract depositors.

5.   That rate gap has narrowed in recent years, but the security of government support still attracts depositors.

6.   While that rate gap has narrowed in recent years, the security of government support still attracts depositors.

7.   Analysts also noted that with lower ratings, higher premium on loans as well as fixed deposits to attract depositors will now take place.

8.   Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Dr Leo Michael Toyad said Singapore should be aware of the implications as the high interest rates would attract depositors to that country.

9.   He also said the bank hoped to attract depositors from the Middle East.