In the meantime, their assets will continue to be frozen, though with allowances for reasonable living expenses.

Andres Piedrahita's assets continue to remain temporarily frozen because he was never served with the complaint.

The assets of savings and loan institutions continued to shrink significantly in September in preparation for tough financial standards that take effect next week.

The most important thing to note about the presentation of this balance sheet is that the fixed assets continue to be shown at their historic cost.

Since then, he added, the bank's assets have continued to grow rapidly.

In that way, the assets will continue to grow tax-deferred and income tax will be due only on money withdrawn by your wife.

Mr. Bacot also said the bank's non-performing assets would continue to decline this year, although at slower pace than in 1991.

As assets continue to flood the industry, and as Citadel continues to grow, returns will be harder to come by.

"Accordingly, the assets continue to be accounted for and reported as loans."

But, he added, "a great deal of hard work does lie ahead, as people and assets continue to flow to be ready, should the president give the order."