26 JANUARY 1929, page 37

Finance—public And Private

Mr. McKenna's Speech THE balance sheet of the largest bank in the world, with very nearly £500,000,000 of assets, is bound to be something of an enigma, even to the......

National Provincial Bank.

. An.. excellent balance sheet is presented by the National . Provincial Bank, the figures showing an increase of nearly, £17,000,000 in Deposits at £290,310,253, while the......

Australian Leases.

The Australian pastoral companies who have contributed so much to the wealth of Australia, through their development of the sheep farming industry, are still exercised regarding......

• Financial N Otes New Issue Reseurs.

lkiirnouon the Commonwealth Loan was only Subscribed to the 'extent of 16 per cent: by the public, underwriters having to take - up 84 'per cent., while the Wakefield Loan was......