The Irish government is taking over about $100 billion worth of bad real estate loans to take the pressure off its banks. This is the latest phase in its long struggle with the financial crisis. Stephen Beard reports.
Investors interested in film may soon be able to put money into box office exchanges, which would allow participants to wager on the success or failure of a film. But some industry experts are against the idea. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
High-ranking congressional Democrats met with President Obama in an effort to pass Congress's bank reforms. Steve Chiotakis talks to business editor Matthew Bishop of The Economist about whether there's enough momentum for that to happen.
Critics of Illinois's budget are calling for reform to the state's pension assessment. The retirement system is nearly $80 billion in debt, the largest unfunded pension liability in the nation. Jay Field reports.
U.K. financial regulator are exploring eavesdropping as a way to crack down on insider trading. But the idea is being met with a wave of skepticism. Stephen Beard reports.
Next week, the Senate begins considering Senator Christopher Dodd's financial overhaul bill. But the proposal may not do enough to protect consumers against payday lenders. Brett Neely explores why that group may need tougher regulations.
