Germany plans to introduce a levy on banks to ensure that there are provisions for the costs of any future crises. The plan follows the US government's proposal for a direct tax on banks to pay for future bailouts. The UK is expected to endorse a similar scheme ahead of the G-20 meeting next month.rnANZ Bank plans to add nine branches to its banking operations in Taiwan. The bank currently has 21 branches in the country following its acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland's retail, commercial and institutional businesses there.
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