41.   The move -- which creates the largest integrated financial services company in Malaysia -- marks the start of an expected shake-out in the crowded Malaysian banking industry.

42.   The move comes amid an unprecedented wave of consolidation in the U.S. banking industry, as companies combine to reduce costs and boost earnings.

43.   The power shifts were seen last year in an unusual takeover battle within the French banking industry.

44.   The rise in earnings reflects a rebound in the French banking industry as a whole, which has emerged from a two-year slump.

45.   The restitution is the most ever won in the U.S. banking industry, the regulators say.

46.   The speculation about a link-up comes amid moves towards consolidation in the European and U.S. banking industries.

47.   The U.S. banking industry is experiencing a wave of consolidation that puts pressure on smaller banks to seek buyers if they cannot boost earnings.

48.   The transaction will help Mitsubishi weather the economic troubles that have roiled the Japanese banking industry.

49.   The U.S. banking industry is shrinking as companies try to boost earnings by cutting costs.

50.   The US banking industry faced increased competition for customers and loans by other institutions, such as mortgage companies and mutual funds.