28 JANUARY 1938, Page 43

MIDLAND BANK.

The Midland Bank, which is the largest of the " Big Five " from the point of view of total assets and deposits, has scored two records. Total assets have reached the record amount of £546,084,146 an increase of £13,371,660, and deposits, including the profit balance, have reached their highest total at £497,796,59o—an increase of £9,432,389. Advances on December 31st were £18,681,730 higher at £208,198,218 and the ratio of advances to deposits rose from 31.8 to 41.8 per cent. The bank has reduced its investments by £10,505,848 to £117,386,191, but contrary to the general experience has increased its holding of bills by £8,744,556 to £83,150,554.