Why is the President's Working Group Oppossing the FDIC Reform Proposals on Residential Mortgage Securitization by Banks?

Posted by: rc whalen

Post date: 03/14/2010 - 20:42

This week in The IRA, we remind one and all about the impending FDIC rule-making process on bank securitizations. Then we ponder whether zombie love won't bring together Barclays Bank and Citigroup in an unholy but politically fortuitous union. And we feature an interview with derivatives market veteran Bill King about OTC derivatives and earnings fraud. The rant on the President's Working Group follows below. -- Chris

Behind the Sentiment Disparity: Main Street vs. Wall Street

Posted by: asiablues

Post date: 03/14/2010 - 20:23

In contrast to the cheery mood of the markets, the latest readings from consumers and small business owners indicate economic sentiment isn’t improving. This divergence has got the Wall Street scratching its collective head. In short, the disparity may be deciphered in one word – liquidity - which Wall Street has plenty of, while main street remains strapped.

7 Questions About Public Banking

Posted by: George Washington

Post date: 03/14/2010 - 17:21

Do you know where credit really comes from?

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