Untangling

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German banks have invested in industry since 1945, and this has led to the development of long-term finance as well as possible conflicts of interest and complacency. Banks have started to loosen their links with industry as stockholder value has come to be a greater concern. The tax system had deterred banks from selling these stakes earlier. Deutsche Bank is buying new stakes, while also selling old stakes, but the new investments are not intended to be long term.

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Untangling intangibles: company balance sheets

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More companies are trying to include intangible assets on their balance sheets, as tangible assets have lessened because of the recession. The Financial Accounting Standards Board will announce rules for intangibles in the spring of 1992.

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Vital intangibles: what it takes to come top in technology

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The spirit of entrepreneurism is the primary reason for the success of businesses in Silicon Valley. A climate in which individuals can take risks with undue fear of failure is important, as is a culture in which change is embraced.

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