Don't bank on growth

9 Sep 2004 By Edward Hadas

They re probably right to start thinking more about growth than stability. But encouraging retail banks to merge is a poor place to start. They should focus on pensions, sensible public sector investment and eastward integration. And keeping away from stupid industrial policies.

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