Person: George Mathewson

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Scottish ex-bankers concede defeat over HBOS takeover

Two former Scottish bankers conceded defeat today in their battle to force a rethink on the Halifax Bank of Scotland takeover by Lloyds TSB.

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Financier admits defeat in HBOS battle

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HBOS 'could be nationalised' if takeover bid fails

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Bankers refuse to back down over HBOS takeover

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Brown dismisses rival bid for HBOS

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Bank of China 'bidding for HBOS'

Former bank chief steps up HBOS campaign

The fight to push forward an alternative to the Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS was stepped up today by a former bank chief who insists the current offer is “no longer the best deal”.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2008

Attempted HBOS boardroom putsch 'unanimously' rejected

An attempted boardroom putsch at HBOS by the former heads of the Bank of Scotland and the Royal Bank of Scotland has been “unanimously” rejected by the board, the bank’s chairman said tonight.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2008

RBS buys €1.3bn stake in Chinese bank

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) announced a major move into China today after it led a group of investors in the purchase of a stake in the country’s second largest bank for $3.1bn (€2.5bn).

Thu, 18 Aug, 2005

Drug firm boss under pressure to waive €1.4m bonuses

AstraZeneca boss Sir Tom McKillop is under pressure to waive £1m (€1.4m) in bonuses following a string of setbacks for the drugs giant, it was reported today.

Sun, 23 Jan, 2005

Spanish bank 'to speed up Abbey National takeover'

The Spanish bank poised to take over Abbey National is to speed up its £8.2bn (€12.2bn) takeover to head off interest from rival bidders, it was reported today.

Sun, 29 Aug, 2004

Jobs chief takes top banking post

The chairman of the Government’s main jobs creation agency in the North is to become chairman of the Ulster Bank, it was announced today.

Thu, 31 May, 2001