LONDON - OCTOBER 13: A grim reaper figure holds a globe pierced by the scythe of capitalism in front of the Bank of England during a protest on October 13, 2008 in London. The UK Government has announced a ??37 billion bail out of three retail banks. Getty Images logo Getty Images 43 months ago

LONDON - OCTOBER 13: A grim reaper figure holds a globe pierced by the scythe of capitalism in front of the Bank of England during a protest on October 13, 2008 in London. The UK Government has announced a ??37 billion bail out of three retail banks.

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