Such an acquisition could inject much-needed capital into the dollar-starved banks.

Besley added that despite the government's plan to inject capital into Britain's banks, credit conditions would remain tight.

Another aspect of socially responsible investing is to inject capital directly into emerging companies that have a social purpose.

Under the plan, existing shareholders will get first rights to inject new capital into the bank.

The Bass Group would also inject new capital into the institution.

The investment would come as part of a plan to inject capital into the brokerage in return for a large stake.

He said Westin would inject capital to "freshen up" the property.

Origin Pacific was unable to find investors to inject additional capital.

But he said they may not inject additional capital into the insurer as part of the restructuring.

New investors willing to inject sufficient capital could not be found.