51.   Naoto Odagiri, banking analyst at BNP Paribas, said the stock purchasing body would help the finances at Japanese banks but only to a certain extent.

52.   One Budapest banking analyst declined to give his name when commenting on the economic programs of the two main parties.

53.   Siam City Syndicate Finance and Securities banking analyst Poomchai Lohjarasiri said the announcement from Thai Military Bank was expected, although it came earlier than expected.