Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Banks 'are a threat to economic recovery'

Britain's dysfunctional banking system could condemn the country to a stillborn economic recovery, a Bank of England expert warned last night.

Adam Posen called on ministers to break up outsized banks and encourage healthy new entrants into the sector to secure a sustainable rebound.

He said the financial system was in the hands of a few big players, who deny businesses credit while engaging in unproductive speculation. (more)

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