91.   American banks have been reluctant to keep too much money in Canada because of the risk of fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar.

92.   Among the gainers were banks Barclays Plc, Standard Chartered Plc and Thorn EMI Plc, the rentals and entertainment company.

93.   Among the stock groups fueling the rise were banks, which are expected to benefit from lower rates, and insurance.

94.   Analysts agreed the bank would be able to absorb the costs.

95.   Analysts and a lawyer specializing in EU law relating to state aid said that Swedish banks are an obvious target for the commission.

96.   Among those with possible conflicts are Wall Street banks like Citigroup, Credit Suisse First Boston and J.P. Morgan Chase.

97.   Analysts have tended to side with the banks, saying the banks are in no position to ease credit terms.

98.   Analysts said other Saudi banks are likely to gauge the success of the Saif fund before seeking permission from the central bank to launch similar products for foreign investors.

99.   Analysts said the banks were fortunate that they were still negotiating the terms of the new loan with WorldCom.

100.   Among the biggest sales expected are banks Kereskedelmi Bank Rt. and Magyar Hitel Bank Rt.