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The 50% Solution: Greek Rescue
By Marlene Y. SatterThe solution entails a 50% write-down of Greek debt by banks, a boost in the euro zones rescue fund to $1.4 trillion and a substantial recapitalization of banks.
October 25, 2011
European Banks, EU Squabble Over $55B in Greek Write-downsEurozone taxpayers could be on the hook for more than $55 billion if banks are compelled to take hefty write-downs on Greek debta measure banks are fighting even as officials try to convince them to accept massive cuts voluntarily.
October 25, 2011
Trichet’s Swan Song: Calls for New Eurozone Finance MinistryFinal speech by outgoing European Central Bank president met with protests, boos.
October 20, 2011
Horse SenseJonathan Green and Alan Rubin, CLU, have built a successful business serving a highly specialized market niche the thoroughbred industry.
October 20, 2011
Horse SenseJonathan Green and Alan Rubin, CLU, have built a successful business serving a highly specialized market niche the thoroughbred industry.
October 20, 2011
IMF, Troika Divided Over Greek RescueDissension over Greece's second bailout is dividing the bodies that make up the troika, the so-called joint commission of the International Monetary Fund, the European Union and the European Central Bank.
October 19, 2011
More Downgrades Hit Spain, Italian BanksSpain was hit on Tuesday with its third downgrade in 13 months as Moodys Investors Service dropped the troubled countrys rating two notches and left the outlook negative. Italy did not escape the day unscathed, either, as Standard & Poors hit its banking system, downgrading 24 banks and the nation's...
October 19, 2011
How Much Risk Do Clients Really Need to Take?There's only one rational question on investment risk: How much risk does the client actually need to take to meet their own defined obligations and goals.