By contrast, China Merchants Bank (CMB) is fairly nimble, with 800 branches and a strong presence in private banking and small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs).

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Financial institutions, particularly those with retail branches, were strong supporters of local community and economic development programs, since such efforts could visibly benefit customers and staff.

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To register, they would have to have branches, at least 100-strong, in 45 of Russia's 89 regions, and 10, 000 members.

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LaSalle has 400 branches in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan and a strong commercial banking presence in the Midwest.

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Throughout his career, Mukasey has expressed strong support for an independent judiciary and bristled at perceived attempts by other branches of government to step on judicial turf.

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