81.   Banking is definitely the catalyst to any economic growth, and I think that the banking sector has contributed significantly to the growth that has taken place in Egypt.

82.   Banking shares were lower.

83.   But on a fundamental basis, McDermott said banking stocks are attractive.

84.   Going against the trend were banking shares.

85.   He said budget and banking issues were the main focus during his hour-long discussion with new Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto.

86.   Interest As financial institutions levy fees or interest on money loaned, there was a time when banking was an enterprise of which many citizens disapproved.

87.   Kawee Chookitkasem, banking analyst with CNS, said that banking stocks will be good for long-term investment after all local banks complete their recapitalisation.

88.   On the stock market, banking issues were among early gainers, but some technology stocks fell.

89.   Syz said banking secrecy is not a goal in itself and he sees some leeway for concessions in negotiations with the European Union on the fight against fraud.

90.   The Amsterdam-based company said all units, except its international corporate and investment banking operations were profitable.