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U.S. banks at risk in European defaults
Amy Scott Sep 22, 2011
A study released by the Bank for International Settlements says U.S. banks are the very exposed to the economic woes of Greece, Portugal and Ireland.
IMF approves $3 billion loan for Egypt
Jon Leyne Sep 22, 2011
The International Monetary Fund has agreed to help Egypt pay down its deficit in the wake of the pro-democracy movement -- but the new government will also use the money to boost social spending.
Goldman subpoenaed over role in financial crisis
Gregory Warner Sep 22, 2011
The bank received a subpoena from the Manhattan DA to explore information about its involvement in the global financial crisis.
Dealing with debt: Defaulting, restructuring, reprofiling
Sep 22, 2011
Greece faces a number of varying options as it tries to handle its debt crisis.
Candidate for IMF top job begins 'charm offensive'
Ashleigh Nghiem Aug 5, 2011
The French Finance Minister, Christine Lagarde, is in Brazil today in an effort to win support for her bid to head up the International Monetary Fund
UBS may move investment banking branch out of Switzerland
Stephen Beard Sep 22, 2011
The Swiss financial giant plans to incorporate its investment bank, which lost billions during the financial crisis, outside of Switzerland.
Big banks unveil e-payment system
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 22, 2011
Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase will offer transfers via smartphone in order to keep customers, cut costs and battle PayPal.
Why do we care who heads the IMF?
Matthew Price Oct 2, 2012
France's foreign minister is the current favorite to take over as head of the IMF, but with Mexico's nomination of their central bank chief, some emerging economies are pushing for better representation.
A bank and cafe in one
Jennifer Collins Sep 22, 2011
Online bank ING maybe be ahead of the curve by rolling out... cafes, where you can get money management advice and a cup of joe all at once.
New government unit may predict financial storms
David Brancaccio May 19, 2011
The Office for Financial Research, or OFR, is a new
government outfit that aims to forecast financial storms before they happen.
