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U.S. Banker September 2005	Turf War The banking and real estate lobbyists are ready to square off once again over banks selling real estate, an irony given that banks' ambivalence remains strong. But for one small Virginia maverick, selling real estate since January, business is booming.
U.S. Banker September 2005 Thomas W. Killian	Designing an [Optimal ] Capital Structure Nimble capital management can help non-Basel II-adopting banks level the competitive playing field.
U.S. Banker September 2005	Bad Debt: As Prices Spike, Supply Tightens Banks selling off bad consumer debt have enjoyed steep price increases over the past year. But in a cyclical business dependent on interest rates, the precise repercussion of those increases is up for debate.
Registered Rep. September 12, 2005 Kristen French	More Adieus From Morgan Stanley Directors As expected, Morgan Stanley board members from the Philip Purcell era continue to decamp, with two more directors out. With these resignations, the board now has 11 directors.
The Motley Fool September 12, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Commerce Still Yields to the Rules Even if investors think Commerce Bancorp is changing the game, it's still affected by the same banking realities. For those who can look at higher-risk/higher-reward situations, this could be the sort of momentary stumble that lets you get in at a better (and safer) price.
The Motley Fool September 12, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	A Bear (Stearns) Hug for Calpine Will forming an energy trading business with Bear Stearns help Calpine resolve its troubles? That seems to be the philosophy embraced by investors, speculators, and traders.
Registered Rep. September 9, 2005 Stan Luxenberg	Imagine 50 Eliot Spitzers When are mutual fund companies charging too much in advisory fees? What constitutes proper disclosure of revenue sharing? And which governmental authority has jurisdiction over these issues?
BusinessWeek September 19, 2005 Aaron Pressman	Why These Bonds Will Stay Afloat Federal aid and rainy-day funds should ease fears about Gulf Coast munis.
BusinessWeek September 19, 2005 Der Hovanesian & Byrnes	Still For Sale: One Storm-Damaged Bank Capital One's takeover of New Orleans' Hibernia, though delayed, will help the buyer.
OCC Bulletin September 8, 2005	Residential Tract Development Lending Document designed to assist institutions in complying with joint agencies' appraisal and real estate lending requirements for financing residential tract developments.
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