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Reckless bankers could face jail time in the UK
Stephen Beard Jun 19, 2013
The British government says bankers who recklessly mismanage their banks could face jail time, according to a new proposal released Wednesday.
Bank fees and the $38 latte: Back with a vengeance
Mark Garrison Jun 11, 2013
Opting into your bank’s overdraft protection could leave you paying higher fees and make your account more likely to be shut down, according to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Banking in the public interest? Public Bankers look to spread their model
David Brancaccio May 31, 2013
This weekend, attendees of the Public Banking Conference in San Rafael, California will gather to re-think the global banking system. They hope to spread a time-tested financial idea from North Dakota.
Dimon keeps dual role, but JPMorgan shareholder vote a 'wake-up call' to management
David Brancaccio May 21, 2013
Mike Mayo, banking analyst with CLSA, joined Marketplace Morning Report prior to today's shareholder meeting to discuss.
Stressed out? Banks get the Fed's diagnosis
Sabri Ben-Achour Mar 7, 2013
As the Federal Reserve issues its annual stress test results for big banks, the question is do they have enough cash to survive a deep recession, a 50 percent stock market fall and 12 percent unemployment?
EU looks to cap bankers' bonuses
Andrew Walker Feb 28, 2013
EU officials have announced an agreement that would restrict the amount bankers can receive as as bonus.
Wells Fargo leads bank earnings, recovery
Bob Moon Jan 11, 2013
Investors have high expectations for Wells Fargo -- the first big bank to report fourth-quarter results -- after turning in nearly three years of solid earnings.
Bank regulators loosen up on liquidity rule
Andrew Walker Jan 7, 2013
Regulators in Basel have decided riskier assets can be used as part of a bank's emergency buffer.
Troubled assets continue to threaten banks
Bob Moon Dec 31, 2012
Bank failures across the country tapered off during the past year, but why are some banks still failing?
HSBC to pay record fine to U.S. government
Stephen Beard Dec 11, 2012
The British bank HSBC is to pay almost $2 billion to U.S. authorities to settle a case over money-laundering and sanctions busting. The penalty is the biggest in the history of U.S. banking regulation.
