Q&A 2003: strategies for growth.(questions asked to banks )(Panel Discussion) From: The Banker | Date: January 1, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 FT Business. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The Banker asks 72 banks around the world what their outlook and strategies are for the year ahead and how they are using branding to raise their profiles. Streamlining, focusing on customer needs and cross-border co-operation are some of the main acitivities that are regarded as crucial for success.

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THE QUESTIONS

1 How is the economic outlook for your country? Are you more or less optimistic than the forecasts?

2 What measures are you taking to make your bank compete better in a challenging environment?

3 How critical is successful branding in ...

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