The wider spreads and the surge in trading volume explain the extraordinary opportunity the banks have enjoyed.

And it ends the interest deduction that commercial banks enjoyed when they borrowed to buy municipals.

Many foreign banks already enjoy the ability to enter the securities and insurance industries.

He served as its president from 1859 to 1865, during which time the bank enjoyed steady growth and tranquillity.

In contrast, the banks are for the moment enjoying a great deal of support from the Government.

The bank has enjoyed a strong relationship with the supermarket company since 1995.

Many ordinary Japanese see banks' enjoying strong profit while they as taxpayers sustain the bailout.

Although foreign exchange revenue declined, the bank enjoyed improved securities trading revenues.

Many European banks have enjoyed strong, steady income from corporate and consumer loans in the last year.

Professional nannies routinely get days off that most schools, banks and businesses enjoy.