Ahh but that would trigger a downgrade by analysts as the return on equity for the bank would reduce - at the top price companies do buybacks of the shares they

Ahh but that would trigger a downgrade by analysts as the return on equity for the bank would reduce - at the top price companies do buybacks of the shares they issued at low prices ... I dont want to come over as a socialist, but if your country has a bank with your national reputation riding on it, it should probably be part nationalised anyway - maybe someone could design a hybrid bond/equity/warrant/option for the state to hold with their half. If a corporation is borrowing your name and reputation you deserve to get paid for it (in non trickle down hiring and taxes $$'s).