The SNB said the country may have to define limits to thesize of its

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The SNB said the country may have to define limits to thesize of its big banks, should efforts to create rules for anorderly wind-down fail.The central bank urged UBS and Credit Suisse to improve theirresilience to shocks from a possible worsening of the crisis. While the smaller, domestic banks were in a good position toweather the recession, the situation for the big banks was moredifficult as they were exposed to worsening credit conditionsabroad, and their debt and capital situation was worse. "It is therefore essential that the big banks take all thenecessary measures to ensure their resilience to the eventualityof a further significant deterioration in economic and financialconditions," the SNB said. The banks had to reduce their risk positions, strengthentheir capital base, preserve an adequate liquidity cushion andbring their costs in line with the changed market environment. The SNB estimates that -- based on the experiences of the2002/2003 recession -- UBS and Credit Suisse may need provisionsof some 15 billion Swiss francs ($13.77 billion) together toprepare for losses from the loan portfolios. For a factbox on Swiss regulation click on [ID:nL7679750] For an Analysis of Swiss regulation click on [ID:nL7679750] For the full SNB report click on: Stocks Regulatory News France. Derco Aerospace Signs Exclusive Five-Year C-130 Total Logistics SupportAgreement With Thai Aviation IndustriesMILWAUKEE, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Derco Aerospace, a Sikorsky AerospaceServices company, announced today it has signed an exclusive five-year totallogistics support agreement with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) in support ofTAI's contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).

Sikorsky AerospaceServices is the worldwide aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., asubsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).(Logo: http:// )TAI is the public / private corporation responsible for C-130 maintenance forthe RTAF.Under the new agreement, Derco will be responsible for total logistics supportof TAI's maintenance activities supporting RTAF's C-130 fleet. Derco willmanage all logistics and repair activities associated with flight line,intermediate, and depot-level maintenance activities."This agreement is significant in strengthening our relationship with TAI andthe RTAF," said Brian Holt, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for DercoAerospace. "Under this comprehensive logistics program, Derco will be able tooffer TAI and the RTAF increased parts availability and improved turnaroundtime for component repair and overhaul work in support of all maintenanceactivities. This total logistics support program will ensure the RTAF's C-130fleet is mission ready."For more information regarding this logistics support program, or to learnmore about Derco, call (414) 355-3066 or visit in 1979, Derco Aerospace, Inc. is based in Milwaukee, Wis., and is aworld leader in providing aircraft spares, services, and solutions tocustomers around the globe. Through solid relationships with premier originalequipment manufacturers (OEMs), Derco maintains one of the largest and mostdiversified aircraft spares inventories in the world.

Today, Derco is afull-service logistics and solutions provider, supporting military andcommercial fleets in more than 65 countries Derco is a wholly ownedsubsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a world leader inhelicopter design, manufacture and service. Its Sikorsky Aerospace Servicesbusiness designs and applies advanced logistics and supply chain solutions forcommercial rotary, military rotary and fixed wing customers. UnitedTechnologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., USA, provides a broad range ofhigh technology products and support services to the aerospace and buildingsystems industries worldwide. SOURCESikorsky Aerospace ServicesKari Atkinson, Communications Supervisor of Derco Aerospace, +1-414-371-3615,or Fax, +1-414-214-2224, . Dolby`s Premium 3D Experience Chosen by the British Academyof Film andTelevision ArtsWOOTTON BASSETT, England--(Business Wire)--Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

(NYSE:DLB) announced that the British Academy of Filmand Television Arts (BAFTA) installed Dolby 3D Digital Cinema in its prestigiousLondon headquarters` showpiece theatre at 195 Piccadilly. The Princess Anne Theatre sits at the heart of the BAFTA headquarters building.The state-of-the-art cinema equipped with premium digital projection facilitiesseats more than 220 people and plays host to many leading industry events. "BAFTA is committed to embracing the ever-changing world of film and with thedramatic growth we are seeing in digital 3D features, it is vital that BAFTAoffer a premium experience for its 3D screenings," said Keith Fawcett, Head ofTechnical Services, BAFTA. "We chose the Dolby 3D system because it produces themost fantastic 3D images without having to change our screen or degrade our 2Dpresentations. Also, with Dolby`s reusable 3D glasses, BAFTA continues itsmission to be environmentally friendly." The Princess Anne Theatre projection room at BAFTA already boasts a selection ofDolby digital cinema equipment, including a Dolby Digital Cinema server andDolby Show Library, Dolby DMA8Plus Digital Media Adapter, and Dolby CP650 CinemaProcessor.

The addition of Dolby 3D Digital Cinema brings a stunning andrealistic extra dimension to the 3D content shown in the theatre. "We have been proud to be involved with the work of BAFTA for many years," saidJulian Pinn, Manager, Business Development, Dolby Laboratories, "and the choiceby the Academy to add Dolby 3D Digital Cinema to their already excellentfacilities reinforces their commitment to providing the very best screening andpresentation facilities at 195 Piccadilly." About Dolby 3D Digital CinemaDolby 3D Digital Cinema technology provides an efficient and flexible solutiondesigned to deliver a superior 3D experience. Dolby 3D utilizes a standard whitescreen and delivers a consummate 3D experience from every seat in the house.Additionally, Dolby Laboratories provides cost-effective and environmentallyfriendly passive reusable 3D glasses. Dolby`s 3D solution uses a uniquefull-spectrum color-filter technology licensed from Infitec that providesrealistic color reproduction and extremely sharp images. About Dolby LaboratoriesDolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is the global leader in technologies that areessential elements in the best entertainment experiences.