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Adriatican wrote:
Thank you so much. I'm sure your service will prove more than adequate. As the largest account holder in the bank's system, I would like to request and Interest Seat on the bank's Board of Governors.

We will allow one interest seat. But we will ask for them to secure an Argentine visa and to open an office in Arg City.

Great, consider it done.

Our Interest Seat Member:

Adriatican wrote:

Argentinstan wrote:
We will allow one interest seat. But we will ask for them to secure an Argentine visa and to open an office in Arg City.

Great, consider it done.

Our Interest Seat Member:

We welcome her to the board.

Application for Account
Nation: Lemmingtopias
GDP (NS stats): 2,341 trillion Atlantian Drachmas
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Entity: Joan Smith of Lem Holdings
Type of account: Executive
Initial deposit: 220,000,000
Any comments?: The Account is to be in the name of 'Joan Smith'. Her Majesty er... Joan requires complete discretion in her financial affairs. Joan is the .. er...CEO of erm... Lem... no... oh yes... Lem Holdings.

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Consulate of Yohannes in Argentinstan

It was Margareta Södergren, the consul of the nineteen countries in Argentinstan, who was waiting for Kayla in the inner precinct of the consulate on that cold Argentinstan morning as the official consulate press team began to arrive. Margareta and Kayla entered the consulate by the side door, then immediately turned left on the central corridor. The foreign dignitary room was in this direction, Kayla realised. She could see a glimpse of its Dalbergia door from there. So that was where they were going. But for what reason? She was apprehensive. There might be a selection of Argentine politicians with document of foreign investment regulations, presenting their case that it was better for a surety, another word for bribe, to be presented for approval and permit to be given for her projects. Consul Södergren could inform the staff that this was her idea. And they might believe her words because she was a consul plenipotentiary and Kayla was not. After a while she said: “So you are going to be portfolio manager of this new Argentinstan investment fund?”

Kayla was surprised by the consul’s hostile tone. She would have thought that Margareta would be on her side. But apparently not, for she was the daughter of Sir Williams the dragon, and was thus the undeserved heir to a long legacy of financial wealth and power. “Not me personally, but that of my subordinate, Your Excellency.”

“I have heard of the Queen’s approval. I am, of course lady Williams, talking regarding Patrick OConner sector funds. How fortunate, the flow of wealth…”

“… For the kingdom. Our kingdom, and the nineteen countries as a whole, of course, Your Excellency.” She had done nothing to be born as a particular lady Williams, and she resented the covetousness of those who doubt her.

“… And that we shall see, lady Williams.” The room was adorned with Brutland and Norden Blackwood furniture and the paintings of eighteenth century admirals. They were meeting a small group of Argentine diplomats. Kayla could have guessed their motive: the details regarding her Argentinstan Telecommunications Fund. An agglomerated fund that invest in the telecommunication sector of Argentinstan. From telephones to mobile phones, optical fibre cables and networks, billions would be poured – exported from the Bank of Yohannes, and thus the Yohannesian economy – into Argentine industries focused in telecommunications products and services. Foreign investment at its finest. More Argentine jobs would be created. Bigger and stronger local and regional economies. She memorised all the right lines and angles.

And in return, the Bank of the Atlantic would support the Bank of Yohannes in ensuring easier interbank transfer and access between customers and service holders. The scope would be extended to the millions of population. With countries overseas having branches of either the bank of the Atlantic or the Bank of Yohannes, it was inevitable that a proportion, even if small, of their population would use the service of one bank or the other. This deal would naturally benefit both institutions. Of course, the Argentinstan Telecommunications Fund would act as the cherry on top of the cake. “The money is like these paintings, Lady Williams”, the man stood from his seat, located slightly in front of the rest of the Argentine diplomats. “They are symbolic.” The others treated him with deference. He must be the Argentine lead negotiator. “A pleasure to meet you, Lady Williams, my name is Sir Alexander Westwood-Williams, Queen's Counsel, leading negotiator on behalf of my client, the Republic of Argentinstan. They hired a Yohannesian lawyer, that is… odd. But I guess this way there will be no misunderstanding.

“I have been briefed by my Argentine clients, acting on behalf of the Bank of the Atlantic and that of the Argentine government, that your fund, quote, will realistically invest, at the very least, seventy per cent of its net assets, in the common stocks of Argentine industries engaged in the manufacturing of, service of, and contracting of the media, the internet, cable or satellite television, mobile phone, domestic technology and publishing, to name some of the major ones?”

“Yes, Sir Westwood-Williams.”

“Would borrowing for the purpose of investment be included under this figure – seventy per cent of net assets?”

“Indeed so.”

“Thank you, Lady Williams. That would make things a lot easier.”

[ Out of character: going to expand this draft once I had my dinner ]

Lemmingtopias wrote:Application for Account
Nation: Lemmingtopias
GDP (NS stats): 2,341 trillion Atlantian Drachmas
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Entity: Joan Smith of Lem Holdings
Type of account: Executive
Initial deposit: 220,000,000
Any comments?: The Account is to be in the name of 'Joan Smith'. Her Majesty er... Joan requires complete discretion in her financial affairs. Joan is the .. er...CEO of erm... Lem... no... oh yes... Lem Holdings.

Dear Joan Smith,

On behalf of everyone here at the Bank of the Atlantic, I'd like to personally thank you for applying to our bank. It is also my pleasure to inform you that we have APPROVED your request for a bank account.

Thank you for doing business with us and we hope to serve you well.

All the best,
Olivia Benson (Chief Executive Officer & Chairwoman)

Application for Account
Nation: The Secular Military Corporation of Nezirya (S.M.C.N)
GDP (NS stats): 183 trillion Neziryan Astecics
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Entity: The Neziri Government
Type of account: Government
Initial deposit:10 trillion
Any comments?: I have ordered some hundreds of tanks from the Valkiir national arms. May you transfer my order in accordance?