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View an online version of this email here.  All times are London time: Thursday Feb 19 2009 FT.com - Comment and analysis Big-hitters stumped by their own ego Feb 18 2009 19:23 When a single figure not only controls a financial institution but embodies it, investors should be wary. Banks that keep the ambitions and egos of individuals in check by making them work with, and under the eyes of, others have a fair chance of detecting fraud, writes John Gapper Read more » Can slumdogs become millionaires in India? Feb 18 2009 19:27 The concept of social mobility is starting to challenge a previously fatalistic attitude to class and caste predominant in the subcontinent, says David Pilling Read more » Why the regulators must have a global 'risk map' Feb 18 2009 19:31 Credit registers are basically still national. This is an anachronism when companies borrow and banks lend globally, write Otmar Issing and Jan Krahnen Read more » The eurozone needs a government bond market Feb 18 2009 19:32 It would lend credence to the rescue of the banking system and allow extra support to newer, more vulnerable EU members, says George Soros Read more » Chippies are chipper as eaters seek comfort Feb 18 2009 19:41 Chip shop sales are rising as people trade down from posh nosh. For once, a traditional British business is doing nicely, says Jonathan Guthrie Read more » ABOUT THIS EMAIL You have received this email because you have signed up for this briefing on FT.com Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Change your email address Change whether you receive this email as HTML or plain text | Forward this email to a friend Privacy policy | Advertise | Contact © Copyright The Financial Times Ltd 2009. "FT" and "Financial Times" are trademarks of the Financial Times. The Financial Times Limited, registered in England and Wales number 227590. Registered office: Number One Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HL. VAT number GB 278 5371 21.