71.   Introduction of a CBS will not allow the central bank to help banks with liquidity problems.

72.   Koizumi was named prime minister in April amid popular support for reforms that include helping banks to write off hundreds of billions of dollars in bad debts.

73.   That will help banks to begin new lending, a welcome relief for cash-strapped Thai companies.

74.   The bailout funds helped those banks afloat.

75.   The modest interest rate hike should help foreign banks facing high operating costs in Vietnam, one banker said.

76.   The results may help organ banks with hiring or training.

77.   In addition, such a rate cut would help banks, which have demanded a lower Livreet A rate in exchange for reducing their own prime rates.

78.   Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi vowed last month to use public funds if necessary to help banks amid lingering fears of a financial meltdown.