Sentence examples for provisions for future from inspiring English sources

HOARDING provisions for future use is not unique to humans.

"Most US and European global investment banks have set aside large provisions for future litigation costs," said Moody's.

The main difference between the proposals is in provisions for future modification of the rules, which the politicians want to be the prerogative of Parliament.

By way of comparison, Citigroup wrote down $23.2 billion in mortgage-related losses and provisions for future bad loans while also reporting a $9.83 billion fourth-quarter loss.

One caution about the results was sounded by Ms. Bair, who noted that a significant part of the banks' profit improvement has come from reducing the amounts set aside as provisions for future loan losses.

Lloyds TSB refunded £76m to customers before the test case began, and Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks said claims and costs, as well as provisions for future administrative costs relating to the issue, totalled £11m.

Wachovia also warned that it would increase its provision for future loan losses by $200 million.

In the fourth quarter, the bank recorded a $464 million provision for future mortgage repurchases, up from $370 million in third quarter.

Unlike a private insurer, it would not have to make provision for future liabilities; it could simply stick the bill to future taxpayers.

The charge covered a write-down in the value at which Citigroup was carrying Argentine corporate and consumer loans and investments on its books as well as a provision for future losses.

From Mrs S Evans by email - Is there any provision for future additional cemetery space within the LDP? SH: "We've increased bereavement and grave space at both of our main cemeteries.