safe-deposit box


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nouna fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables

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In a move aimed at safeguarding its defences, HSBC Holdings (LSE: HSBA) has announced that it has tightened its safe-deposit box rules.
He added: "I could have insured it with ease and it wouldn't have been expensive, but you don't normally insure when you put things into a safe-deposit box. Around a third of his valuables were recovered, but most of the "really good stuff " is gone.
It's Friday afternoon at Parrish Middle School, where a preview for the state's annual public auction of abandoned safe-deposit boxes has begun.
"We've been doing online banking for several years using traditional PIN/password security," says Hanks, "but we wanted something more for the electronic safe-deposit box. To maximize its ease of use and security, we turned to TrustID digital certificates from Digital Signature Trust," an Identrus company.
In each case, the videotape will be stored in a safe-deposit box or vault for use in court should the dentist do a hatchet job on the lower molars, the mechanic lie about replacing the clutch, the dry cleaner spill beer all over the mink stole, the tofu saag with chulcha paratha on the side cause hepatitis, or the hotel in Antigua turn out to be rat-infested.
As part of the cover-up, the prosecutors contended, Connally had given the $10,000 back to Jacobsen and told him to put the money away in a safe-deposit box. Jacobsen would then testify that he had been given the money by the milk fund, but when Connally refused to take it, he had put the cash away to be used for someone else's "campaign contribution." But there was a catch, Jacobsen would testify.
He added: "I could have insured it with ease and it wouldn't have been expensive, but you don't normally insure when you put things into a safe-deposit box." Around a third of his valuables were recovered, but most of the "really good stuff " is gone.
The big bucks began pouring in and McGuire was soon working on his third safe-deposit box -- buying properties and making top dollar as a motivational speaker and business consultant.
Rowland accused Harrods chief Al Fayed of ordering staff to break into his safe-deposit box at the Knightsbridge store.
Store the log (along with the policy itself and the house deed) in a secure place away from home, such as your office or a safe-deposit box.
The Home Secretary based his decision on Mr Al Fayed's involvement in the cash-for-questions political scandal and the break-in to the Harrods safe-deposit box kept by his late business rival, Mr Tiny Rowland.
Mr Straw turned down his bid last month after ruling he was not of "necessary good character" because of his involvement in the cash-for-questions row and his failure to act against Harrods staff who broke into business rival Tiny Rowland's safe-deposit box.
As much as you'd like to prepare your will, stash it in a safe-deposit box and then never see it again, resist that temptation.
Mr Straw decided that he was not of the necessary good character to be granted citizenship, following his involvement in the cash-for-questions political scandal and the break-in to the Harrods safe-deposit box kept by his late business rival, Mr Tiny Rowland.
Mr Al Fayed's application was turned down after Mr Straw ruled he was not of the necessary "good character" because of his involvement in the cash-for-questions political scandal and his failure to act against staff who broke into business rival Mr Tiny Rowland's Harrods safe-deposit box.