What are 'zombie banks'?
Zombie banks are sapping the life out of the global economy. Tim Bennett explains what they are, why they are allowed to exist and why they must be allowed to die.

Zombie banks are sapping the life out of the global economy. Tim Bennett explains what they are, why they are allowed to exist and why they must be allowed to die.
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Ed has been a private investor since the mid-90s and has worked as a financial journalist since 2000. He's been employed by several investment websites including Citywire, breakingviews and The Motley Fool, where he was UK editor.
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