Bank & Financial

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U.S. Banker May 2009 Maria Aspan	If You Can't Beat 'Em, Might as Well Join 'Em Though some bankers are encouraging the industry to compete against remittance specialists, U.S. Bancorp says it makes more sense to continue working with such firms.
U.S. Banker May 2009 Alan Kline	Will Dismal 2008 Give Way to a Banner 2009? Will historically low mortgage interest rates draw buyers back into the home market?
U.S. Banker May 2009 Glen Fest	Workout Niches Evolve for Problem Projects While banks have pretty much taken down the help wanted signs in their branches and loan offices, there is one position that many can't fill fast enough: the commercial real estate workout specialist.
U.S. Banker May 2009 Steve Garmhausen	Major Shift: Wirehouse Veterans Eye Bank Brokerages A two-decade veteran of Dean Witter, Smith Barney, and UBS Financial Services, John Noble now runs the brokerage arm of a modest-size commercial bank.
U.S. Banker May 2009 Rich & Scriven	DoJ Fast-Track Options Speed Banking Antitrust Reviews It would be unfortunate over the long run if, even in this environment, the Antitrust Division were forced to stand by while bank mergers threaten competition.
The Motley Fool April 27, 2009 Morgan Housel	Pick the Unlucky Bank The Treasury's stress test will show that at least one bank needs more capital. Who might it be?
The Motley Fool April 27, 2009 Morgan Housel	Big Shakeup Brewing at Citigroup With the Treasury set to convert $25 billion of preferred stock into common stock, Washington is about to gain legitimate authority to swing its axe and make high-level decisions at Citigroup. The first order of business may be showing CEO Vikram Pandit the door.
Wall Street & Technology April 27, 2009 Penny Crosman	Extreme Makeover: Broker Workstation Edition A quest for increased adviser productivity and a forthcoming cost-basis reporting law are driving wealth management technology integrations and upgrades at Canada's largest brokerage, RBC Dominion Securities, and U.S. advisory firm Silver Bridge as well as others.
Registered Rep. April 24, 2009 Halah Touryalai	Raymond James Takes a 2Q Hit -- But Gains Retail Advisors Raymond James Financial posted dismal overall earnings for the second quarter, but its private client group appears to be a bright spot.
Bank Systems & Technology April 24, 2009 Orla O'Sullivan	Obama Warns Credit Card Issuers on "Sharp Practice" Unfair terms and conditions are worsening consumers' indebtedness, the President said in an industry meeting.
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