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Japan's MUFG said its new deal with Morgan Stanley makes it better-placed to pursue its major goal in the U.S.: a spot in the 10 largest U.S. banks.

What's News: Business & Finance 2011

High-street banks ostensibly aren't lending to small enterprises for a reason, and the government seems hardly better-placed to judge small businesses' creditworthiness.

Easing Does It 2011

BHP is still better-placed than its rivals, but it will take a while for the stock to reverse its summer drubbing.

BHP's Blast From the Past Andrew Peaple 2011

TOKYO— Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. says its new partnership with Morgan Stanley makes it better-placed to pursue its major goal in the U.S.: a spot in the 10 largest U.S. banks.

MUFG Goal: U.S. Top 10 Atsuko Fukase 2011

Silva misplaced a few passes in and around the home penalty area in the opening stages against Wigan and hesitated with the one shooting opportunity that came his way in the first half, but the ability to find space in front of an opposing defence, and the instinct to locate a better-placed colleague without a look, distinguished City from what was otherwise a routine display against the bottom-placed club.

David Silva back from a break to freshen Manchester City's title run 2012

Mr. Bollard said New Zealand's banking system is better-placed to weather global shocks than during the collapse of Lehman Brothers and subsequent global turbulence of late 2008 and 2009, as banks have increased their capital buffers and lengthened the maturity profile of wholesale funding.

Asia-Pacific Economies Gird for Turbulence Farida Husna 2011

They may be better-placed for a favorable resolution with their Sunni Arab opponents as political allies than as political enemies, the diplomat said.

Iraqi Parties Angle for Position Charles Levinson 2010

They may be better-placed for a favorable resolution with their Sunni Arab opponents as political allies than as political enemies, the diplomat said.

Iraq Vote Count Shows Close Race Charles Levinson 2010

They may be better-placed for a favorable resolution with their Sunni Arab opponents as political allies than as political enemies, the diplomat said.

Iraqi Parties Angle for Position Charles Levinson 2010

They may be better-placed for a favorable resolution with their Sunni Arab opponents as political allies than as political enemies, the diplomat said.

Iraqi Parties Angle for Position Charles Levinson 2010