1.   George I set in motion the preparation of the Royal Charter for his new bank.

2.   The new multi-purpose bank card gives access to your checking accounts and can also be used as a credit card.

3.   With new Internet banks popping up like mushrooms, savings rates seem to change more quickly online than anywhere else.

4.   Also, First Interstate was offered about half the board seats on the new bank, said the person, who has been involved in the talks.

5.   Although Chase was acquired by Chemical, the new bank will retain the Chase name.

6.   And since the new special bank is funded by Deposit Insurance, its chances of collecting many outstanding loans are slim.

7.   Argentina, for instance, is lifting its ban on new banks.

8.   Any decline in borrowing costs helps building activity and consumption to rise along with the number of companies and consumers looking for new bank loans.

9.   At stake are tens of billions of dollars in new bank business.

10.   Associated Banc-Corp will be the name of the new bank, to be based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.