Saturday, November 28, 2009

banking

Top 5 Banks Hit Hardest by the Alleged Madoff Fraud (So Far)

And $29 billion of the $50 billion exposed is still unaccounted for. more >>

Three Decades After Cleveland Defaulted on Its Debts, Cities Face Recession Budget Woes

Today, facing a deepening downturn, many cities are struggling to avoid default—or even bankruptcy. more >>

Job Universe: Bank Tellers

The teller is the worker most people associate with their bank. more >>

The Rise of Islamic Banking in a Time of Economic Crisis

How some financial institutions avoid trouble by following the strict rules of the Koran. more >>

Third-Quarter Banking Report

Nine banks failed in the third quarter, the highest quarterly total in 15 years. more >>

Citigroup Receives Latest Government Bailout to Protect Troubled Lending Market

The Bush administration announced its plan to help the giant bank over the weekend. more >>

Here Comes a Bankruptcy Boom

Ailing companies could lay off 3 million more Americans. more >>

Online Banks: The Solution for Savers

To battle low interest rates, try parking your money at a less traditional institution. more >>

Which Banks Have TARP Funds Lined Up?

ProPublica has a neat chart showing which banks have preliminary approval for the cash more >>

PNC Outlines Risks to National City Deal

Company says losses in National City’s loan portfolio could be higher than expected more >>

Cartoon Needles Regulator Over PNC-National City Deal

Ohio lawmaker has raised questions about Dugan's past relationship to the Pittsburgh bank. more >>

McCain Wants PNC-National City Deal Investigated

A Republican House member has already called for a probe. more >>

How I'm Using My Bailout Cash: Umpqua Bank

Oregon bank CEO lays out his plans for the capital he's getting from the Feds. more >>

Banks Slated for Bailout Cash: Current List

A look at the banks in line to get capital from the Treasury Department more >>

Why the Feds Rescue Banks, Not Homeowners

Bailing out the little guy is a lot harder than it seems. more >>

Regulator Dismisses Congressman's Allegations

Dugan calls lawmaker's suggestion "baseless." more >>

LaTourette's Letter to Paulson on PNC-Nat City

Congressman questions top bank regulator's ties to the Pittsburgh bank. more >>

Audio: the Benefits of Credit Unions

Many consumers may be surprised to discover that they're eligible to join. more >>

Congressman Wants PNC-Nat. City Deal Investigated

LaTourette says a bank regulator may have steered taxpayer money to his former client. more >>

16 Regional Banks Getting Treasury Bailout Cash

SunTrust and Capital One are among those getting the funds. more >>

Will JPMorgan Lend Its Bailout Cash? Perhaps Not

Recording of conference call implies that lending is not a top priority for its new equity injection. more >>

Bailout Merger No. 1: PNC and National City

Treasury cash will help Pittsburgh bank gobble up weaker competitor. more >>

PNC Buys National City and Hits the TARP

Consolidation goes regional. more >>

FDIC: Use IndyMac Model to Prevent Foreclosures

Chairman outlines how the agency has worked to limit foreclosures. more >>

Banks, Feds Get Suspicious Powder-Laced Letters

Powder is reportedly not poisonous; case being investigated as backlash over the financial crisis more >>

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