| Colonial BancGroup files for bankruptcy The Colonial BancGroup Inc. is seeking bankruptcy protection, after its banking unit was shut down by regulators and sold to BB&T Corp. (BBT) feeds.bizjournals.com |
Demand low for equipment financing in recession If credit-worthy manufacturing customers ask for loans, they will get them. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Brazil: São Paulo adopts a more international approach (at FT.com) Brazil's apparent ease in brushing off the global economic crisis has put its equities and other assets among the world's best performers this year. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Congress budget office says derivatives reform to cost $872m over four years (at FT.com) Legislation to force more over-the-counter derivatives through central clearing and on to exchanges would cost the government $872m over four years, the Congressional Budget Office said in a report on Thursday. us.rd.yahoo.com |
7 ways to stretch your retirement income (Bankrate.com) You don't have to defy the laws of physics to stretch your money so it will last. Just plan wisely. us.rd.yahoo.com |