Following reform in 2005, which was prompted by takeover scandals, the bank has lost exclusive antitrust authority in the credit sector, which is now shared with Italy's Antitrust Authority.

Villard's takeover prompted the FBI to monitor the magazine for roughly 50 years.

The takeover of the club and stadium by Sir Jack Hayward in 1990 paved the way for redevelopment, which was further prompted by legislation following the Taylor Report that outlawed terraces which affected Premier League and Division One stadiums from the 1993 – 94 season.

The changing political climate in Israel following the 2006 Lebanon war and the Hamas takeover of the Gaza strip prompted Elon to resume advancing his plan in 2007, complete with a million-dollar advertising campaign, as " The Israeli Initiative-The Right Road for Peace ".

Meanwhile, a hostile ( and unsuccessful ) takeover bid by CA in 1998 for computer consulting firm Computer Sciences Corporation ( CSC ) prompted a bribery suit by CSC ’ s ( then ) chairman Van Honeycutt against CA ’ s founder and ( then ) CEO, Charles Wang.

The redeployment of Western troops prompted many Germans to flee to the West to escape the Soviet takeover of the remainder of the Soviet zone.

These moves were prompted by political disagreements with the character of ZHP ; they felt that its communist takeover left a permanent mark upon the organisation, and that the only way to effectively reform the movement was to found a new organisation.

The commercial takeover of the city's largest independent music venue prompted the creation of Anyone Can Play Guitar, a documentary film about the Oxford music scene.

In the wake of an unsuccessful Bolshevik takeover attempt on –, and prompted by the declaration of independence of Ukraine, which effectively cut Bessarabia off from Russia, the Sfatul Ţării proclaimed the independence of the Moldavian Republic on.

The higher risk associated with raising debt through a subsidiary with a lower credit rating prompted Fitch Ratings to downgrade its rating of the credit swap risks in the takeover to ' negative '.

A parent group opposed to the takeover submitted objections to the Charity Commission which prompted a review prior to allowing the merger to proceed.

The death of Gille-Brighde prompted Donnchadh's cousin Lochlann, supported by the Scottish king, to attempt a takeover, thus threatening Donnchadh's inheritance.

This description prompted the first suggestions of regular interstate club competition and of overcoming the dichotomy and establishing a national league.

The club's nickname, the " Cats ", was first used in 1923 after a run of losses prompted a local cartoonist to suggest that the club needed a black cat to bring it good luck.

Geelong was nicknamed the ' Cats ' in 1923 after a run of losses prompted a local cartoonist to suggest that the club needed a black cat to bring it good luck.

The poor results towards the end of the season finally prompted the board of the supporter's club to write an open letter in which the training and alcohol consumption habits of certain unnamed players were criticised.

Thaksin's purchase prompted a period of transfer spending at the club, spending in around £ 30 million, whereas over the previous few seasons net spending had been among the lowest in the division.

The club continued to grow and won more championships, and at the outset of the 1930s became the three-time São Paulo State soccer and basketball champion – a feat which prompted Palestra fans to chant in celebration: " With the feet or with the hands, Palestra is the best in the land.

Manningham RFC continued playing until 1903, when financial difficulties, caused by relegation at the turn of the century, prompted club officials to change codes from rugby football to association football.

His career started at local club Instituto, where he played alongside Osvaldo Ardiles before quickly moving on to Rosario Central, where he scored 85 goals in 105 matches and established himself as a notorious goalscorer, which prompted a move to Valencia, where he would go on to win the Copa del Rey, the European Cup Winners ' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

This turf war prompted the Rock Machine to align itself with the Bandidos motorcycle club from Texas.

After beginning his football career at local club Vélez-Málaga, he had a very brief youth spell with neighbouring CD Málaga, where he was told he was not good enough for the sport, which prompted a return back home.

2002 – 03 was a poor season for Sporting, finishing third in the league, which prompted speculation about Quaresma's future at the club.

For the first 179 years of its existence it was a men-only club, but opened its doors to women members in 1998, partly prompted by financial considerations, as the UK's Sports Council rules required organizations receiving funding to have an open membership policy.

All this prompted the club legend Frane Matošić to storm a meeting of the Yugoslav Football Association quipping, " Do you at least have a gram of integrity ?".

Kim Brink took over as manager in 1996, but despite winning the second Cup trophy for the club, the eighth-place finish in the 1996 – 97 Superliga season prompted another change in managers.

This burst of success prompted Paisley to award Souness the club captaincy for season 1981 – 82, to the chagrin of the incumbent Phil Thompson who had made some errors that season and Paisley had a vicious row with during one match at Aston Villa.

Also, a financial crisis prompted the club to a " back-to-basics " attitude, betting on younger players and resurrecting the club's youth academy, in a club that launched the careers of well-known players as João Vieira Pinto, Petit and Nuno Gomes.

That goal, combined with a string of outstanding performances for his club, prompted a brief campaign for his inclusion in the England squad for the 2002 World Cup.

The arrival on the board of Martyn Harrison and his decision to put the club in the hands of his company Hollybush Hotels as well as interference in playing matters prompted Ridley to leave in September 2004.

The move to the new ground was prompted when the club reached the Quarter-Finals of the FA cup in 1888 – 89, and at the " The Lines " no admission fee could not be charged because of Army regulations.

This prompted the formation of a supporters ' trust, who within weeks had taken over the running of the club.

It was a disappointing season for the club, unfortunately, as they finished eighth in the Premier League and suffered a shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Bristol City, which had prompted Graeme Souness to resign as manager and be replaced by Roy Evans.

This prompted the club directors ' decision to not to seek re-election to the League for the following season and wind up the club, despite an approach from Clapton Orient to merge the two clubs.

When they reached their neighbor's house, Pamela said a few polite words to Grace and kissed Melissa lightly on the forehead, the impulse prompted by a stray thought -- of the type to which she was frequently subject these days -- that they might never see one another again.

My wish to meet Samuel Beckett had been prompted by simple curiosity and interest in his work.

There is evidence to suggest, in fact, that many authors of the humorous sketches were prompted to write them -- or to make them as indelicate as they are -- by way of protesting against the artificial refinements which had come to dominate the polite letters of the South.

Activity by British traders and the presence of a colony on the Red prompted the United State War Department in 1819 to send Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Leavenworth from Detroit to put a post 300 miles northwest of Prairie Du Chien, until then the most advanced United States post.

He takes action, prompted by his own code of morals ; he feels that the plague is everybody's responsibility and that everyone should do his or her duty.

Some modern historians theorize that Nero's decision to kill Agrippina was prompted by her plotting to set Gaius Rubellius Plautus ( Nero's maternal second cousin ) or Britannicus ( Claudius ' biological son ) on the throne.

When prompted by a pair of inauspicious oracles, the king sacked the E-kur temple, supposedly protected by the god Enlil, head of the pantheon.

This, combined with their post-battle rewards, prompted them to raise Alaric " on a shield " and proclaim him king ; according to Jordanes ( a Gothic historian of varying importance, depending upon who is asked ), both the new king and his people decided " rather to seek new kingdoms by their own work, than to slumber in peaceful subjection to the rule of others.

In September 2009 criticism over the seven-figure salaries earned by various coaches at Arizona's public universities ( including ASU ) prompted the Arizona Board of Regents to re-evaluate the salary and benefit policy for athletic staff.

The first ironclad battleship, with iron armour over a wooden hull, La Gloire, was launched by the French Navy in 1859 ; she prompted the British Royal Navy to build a counter.

When a group of different plant species was prompted by a variety of different stress signals, such as drought or cold, each plant responded uniquely.

An assassination may be prompted by religious, ideological, political, or military motives ; it may be carried out for the prospect of financial gain, to avenge a grievance, from the desire to acquire fame or notoriety ( that is, a psychological need to garner personal public recognition ), from the wish to form some kind of " relationship " with a public figure, or from the desire ( or at least the willingness ) to be killed or commit suicide in the act.

Constantius ' persistence in his opposition to Athanasius, combined with reports Athanasius received about the persecution of non-Arians by the new Arian bishop George of Laodicea, prompted Athanasius to write his more emotional History of the Arians, in which he described Constantius as a precursor of the Antichrist.

The family's periodic attempts to return to the mountains were often prompted by Granny due to a perceived slight she received from one of the " city-folk.

It has been suggested that the increasing interest in traditional popular ballads during the eighteenth century was prompted by social issues such as the enclosure movement as many of the ballads deal with themes concerning rural laborers.

In 2000, following a media uproar prompted by the visit of presidential candidate George W. Bush to the university, Bob Jones III abruptly dropped the interracial dating rule, announcing the change on CNN's " Larry King Live ".

Coin collecting can become a competitive activity, as prompted by the recent emergence of PCGS ( Professional Coin Grading Service ) and NGC ( Numismatic Guarantee Corporation ) Registry Sets.

This has prompted suspicion that Omega Centauri was the core of a dwarf galaxy that had been absorbed by the Milky Way.

The team's uniforms prompted a 2003 lawsuit by the Oakland Raiders, who claimed that the NFL and the Panthers had infringed upon key trademark elements of the Raiders ' brand, specifically the silver and black colors.

Despite being attached to the curse, Colavito said that he never placed a curse on the Indians but that the trade was prompted by a salary dispute with Lane.

The mesmerizing effect prompted one critic to point out " the witch-like weirdness of the black kitten " and for many years, the painting solicited questions by the press.

That rare type of achievement by a woman prompted one local newspaper to state, " It is a legitimate source of pride to Philadelphia that one of its most cherished institutions has made this innovation.

Djama Ali whilst walking in Djibouti was attacked by assailants believed to be of the Issas which prompted him to depart for France.