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Is 2013 the Year for Substantive Financial Reform?
Simon Johnson believes that “2013 will be a watershed for financial reform.” “News reports indicate that the Fed has already started saying no to some bank mergers. At the same time, the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has become a bastion … Continue reading
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Tagged banks, FDIC, Federal Reserve, financial Reform, government, leverage, regulations, scandals, too big to fail
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The Relationship between Regulations, Failed or Assisted Banks and S&Ls
The relationship between regulations, failed or assisted banks and S&Ls Also, credit to Marilynn Baker.
Posted in Economy, Government
Tagged assisted banks, banks, failed banks, FDIC, Glass-Steagall, recession, regulations, S&Ls
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Despite Dodd-Frank Criticism, Banks on a Roll
Banks Full-Year Net Income Highest Since 2006 Banks insured by the FDIC experienced full-year net income of $119.5 billion, the highest since 2006, according to the latest press release from the FDIC. This outcome appears to be in direct conflict … Continue reading
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Tagged banks, Dodd-Frank, economy, FDIC, insured deposits, loans, problem banks
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