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One solution to the pay conundrum

Too bad AIG didn't think of this. Credit Suisse has raised eyebrows for its plan to pay out part of its bonuses in toxic assets. Typically, bankers at Credit Suisse get about half of their bonuses in... Read more...

Citi to sell Smith Barney; feds tightening grip

Vikram Pandit, CEO of Citi, has been forceful in his assertions that size was Citi's strength, and that he would not break up the company. He caught a lot of flack, but he seemed to be sincere. So... Read more...

How will banks use their new capital?

The banks that received federal money in the first tranche were pretty much told not to sit on it. They have to deploy it somehow. So that raises the question: How? You would have to think all of... Read more...

Biovail's case for short conspiracy debunked?

Recall that in early 2006, Biovail filed a $4.6 billion suit that charged 24 hedge funds and research analysts with engaging in a scheme to push the company's... Read more...

ALSO NOTED: Citigroup may sell Japanese consumer finance unit; Morgan Stanley closes infrastructure fund; and much more...

Company News:> Morgan Stanley closes infrastructure fund. Article > More on... Read more...

ALSO NOTED: Fitch puts Countrywide on evolving credit watch; Bank of America ready to integrate LaSalle; and much more...

Company News:> Interactive Brokers Group to sell shares in Dutch auction. Article > Fitch puts... Read more...

Bear Stearns: A timeline of decline

Yahoo! FinanceQuote for BSC/ So what ultimately led to the demise of one of Wall Street's top banks? While CEO... Read more...

Ex-employee threatening Goldman Sachs?

Well, it doesn't look like any terrorist cells were targeting Goldman Sachs. Nope. The cops... Read more...

ALSO NOTED: JP Morgan defends role in Greek bond sale; Hedge fund asks Barclays to drop ABN bid; and much more...

Company News:
> Wells Fargo works with subprime customers. Article
> JP Morgan defends role in Greek bond sale. Read more...

ALSO NOTED: Goldman Sachs boosts stake in British Air.; JPMorgan and Nasdaq together again; and much more...

Company News:
> KKR withdraws bid. Article
> JPMorgan and Nasdaq together again. Read more...