1.   I do not doubt that the bank acted properly.

2.   An official at ING Barings Securities in Sao Paulo confirmed the bank was acting as an adviser to EDF in the sale of Light.

3.   Again, there is no evidence that the bank acted illegally.

4.   But some casino operators complain that the banks are acting too much like the police.

5.   In addition, the central bank is preparing to allow foreign banks to act as primary dealers, as early as this year.

6.   Investment banks often act as headhunters in these cases.

7.   Investment banks essentially act as efficient fee-seeking missiles.

8.   Kredietbank Luxembourgeoise said the bank always acted strictly in accordance with Luxembourg law.

9.   Mrs. Greenbaum testified that when she complained of the comments about strip shows, the bank did not act.

10.   She said the banks would probably act to protect their stake unless Lunsford agreed to rent concessions.