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Blank victory

19 November 2008 By John Foley

The UK lender’s merger with stricken rival HBOS got overwhelming support from Lloyds’ shareholders. That may owe more to fear of the unknown and investor crossover than any love of this deal. Shareholders in Barclays, who vote next week, will have a slightly freer hand.

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