Canadian Banker articles from November 1994

Canadian Banker archives from November 1994

Guarding the gold.
November 1, 1994... You can get blase about anything -- even gold bullion -- if you work with it every day. But you still treat it with care. WITH THE PRICE OF GOLD hovering around US$400 an ounce, most people would handle a kilogram gold bar with a smidgen of...

China beckons Canada's banks. (includes related articles)_ (Cover Story)
November 1, 1994... As they step up their presence in the People's Republic of China, Canadian banks join a multinational crowd of financial institutions jockeying for position in the world's largest emerging market. ASK SENIOR CANADIAN BANKERS WHICH INSTITUTION...

The little credit union that grew. (Vancouver City Savings Credit Union)(includes related article)
November 1, 1994... With a folksy public image, a left-leaning board of directors and active involvement in the community, VanCity has become a formidable competitor to the banks in its chosen fields. But is it now in danger of getting too big for its own good?...

A race against crime. (bank security)(includes related articles)
November 1, 1994... To stay ahead of a new breed of sophisticated high-tech criminals, banks are adopting a more aggressive approach to security -- and an arsenal of computerized security equipment. BANKS USED TO BE moderately philosophical about crime. It was...

Computers create an identity crisis for bank robbers.
November 1, 1994... As any bank robber worth a police investigation knows, one of the keys to conducting a successful holdup is to get away without being identified. Advances in computer technology are making this increasingly difficult to do. Using sophisticated...

Deposit insurance: it's safe, but is it sound? (Panel Discussion)
November 1, 1994... Recent events have rekindled the debate about reforming Canada's deposit-insurance system. Here's a review of the key issues. THE COLLAPSE OF CONFEDERATION LIFE AND ITS SUBSIDIARY, CONFEDeration Trust, in August has intensified debate about the...