There's never a dull moment in the financial services world, and this week was no exception. Lawsuits, bank capital and student loans were among the hot topics of the week — with a dash of regulation thrown in as well for good measure. Here are Bank Systems & Technology's picks for the quotes of the week in the banking industry.
April 13, 2012
1. Brief and to the Point
The banking business just isn't profitable now.
— Enrique Garcia Candelas, Banco Santander SA's head of Spanish retail banking, speaking during a conference in Madrid. Candelas said Spain's banks will have to close another 10,000 to 12,000 branches to adapt to a reduction in demand for loans
Source: Dow Jones
