Following the problems in the sub-prime lending market in America and therun on Northern Rock in the UK , uncertainty has now hit Japan .  In the last 7 days Origami Bank has folded, Sumo Bank has gone belly up andBonsai Bank announced plans to cut some of its branches.  Yesterday, it was announced that Karaoke Bank is up for sale and will likelygo for a song, while today shares in Kamikaze Bank were suspended after theynose-dived. While Samurai Bank is soldiering on following sharp cutbacks, Ninja Bank isreported to have taken a hit, but they remain in the black. Furthermore, 500 staff at Karate Bank got the chop and analysts report thatthere is something fishy going on at Sushi Bank where it is feared thatstaff may get a raw deal.                                                                                                                                                                             

Very good PP   I think I've banked wiv them all at some point !  Well where else does my money go before the month is out?                                                                                                                                                                                    

And I hear Bladford & Blingley are being nationalised.                                                                                                                                                                             

Brill  P P.   Laughing all the way to the bank......                                                                                                                                                                             

The bank returned a cheque to me this morning, stamped: 'Insufficient funds.'

Is it them or me?                                                                                                                                                                             

*Warning: Groaner Alert!*



Bradford & Bingley employees are concerned they were given no notice of the takeover by Santander Bank.

A Government spokesman said: 'No one expected the Spanish acquisition.'                                                                                                                                                                              

you may be streched a bit![i'll get me coat!]                                                                                                                                                                              

Rack another one up for Wannabe.   (room in that coat fer two?, TM)