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British government now controls Citizens' parent

Investors shun sale of Royal Bank of Scotland shares

Globe Staff And Wire Services / November 29, 2008

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LONDON - The British government took majority control of the corporate parent of Citizens Financial Group yesterday after investors shunned the Royal Bank of Scotland share sale, paving the way for a larger government role in Britain's banking sector. (Full article: 273 words)

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