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Citizens' parent seeks aid

Royal Bank of Scotland among those in bailout talks with UK leaders

Citizens Bank is one of the largest foreign-owned banks in the United States. It is also the second largest bank in New England. Citizens Bank is one of the largest foreign-owned banks in the United States. It is also the second largest bank in New England. (Erik Jacobs for the Boston Globe/File 2007)
By Jenifer B. McKim
Globe Staff / October 8, 2008

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Royal Bank of Scotland Group, the parent of Citizens Bank, may receive financial help from the British government after the bank's credit was downgraded and its share price plunged 39 percent yesterday on fears of massive losses. (Full article: 547 words)

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