A little bit of YB history

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In 1911 depositors balances were valued at 18 million, but reserves were only £500,000, and existing guarantees were insufficient.
The Bank of England organised a takeover by a consortium of Banks

In 1990 National Australia Bank Group acquired the bank from the consortium of owning banks -

Nat West 40%
Barclays 32%
Lloyds 20%
RBS 8%



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