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To: SilentZ who wrote (447952)1/16/2009 9:35:22 AM
From: combjelly  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1575740
 
"And, in theory, they're not supposed to be! At least to be good protectors of people's wealth and engines of a productive economy."

They are supposed to be conservative, staid and risk averse. However, there is so much more money to be made by going commando...



To: SilentZ who wrote (447952)1/16/2009 10:52:21 AM
From: tejek  Respond to of 1575740
 
Sorry but I don't find banks to be on the smart or even on the cutting edge.

And, in theory, they're not supposed to be!

Very true, but some of the blunders they have been making in the last few years are beyond the pale.


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