It was a surprising note of frustration from one of the world's most influential central bankers.

The wife of the most influential banker in town, Joseph Bright.

Others were influential bankers, landowners, proprietors of TV stations and newspapers.

Almost head over heels the richest and most influential bankers of the Great Empire had left Cokaze's ship.

"The last big statement that gave us any hope was in November 1993," an influential Western banker said, referring to the blueprint.

He was one of the most discreet and most influential bankers in Zurich.

Jacob Schiff was perhaps the most influential Jewish banker in the United States at the end of the 19th century.

The Orthodox numbered only 25-30 families, but included influential bankers, merchants, and jewelers.

American Banker magazine recognized him as one of the five most influential bankers of the 20th Century.

Next is Danglars, now the most influential banker in Paris.