21.   All French banks have been benefiting from buoyant financial markets, which have been boosting capital gains on their equity portfolios, as well as commissions from clients.

22.   Both banks benefited from a rise in the Danish bond market and a subsequent increase in the value of their investment portfolios.

23.   By contrast, the state banks benefit from long-term relationships with customers.

24.   Canadian banks have also benefited from low interest rates which encourage corporations and individuals to borrow.

25.   Carter said the bank benefited from the growth of cross border investing, which increased fiduciary compensation, foreign exchange trading revenue and net interest revenue.

26.   Carter said the bank benefited from the growth of cross-border investing, which increased fiduciary compensation, foreign exchange trading revenue and net interest revenue.

27.   Domestic banks benefited from expectations for more takeovers in the industry.

28.   He believes the bank will benefit from building its North American assets.

29.   In recent years, as banks benefited from a healthy economy, low interest rates and improved efficiency in their own operations, their stocks soared.

30.   Not all banks benefited from the takeover speculation, however.