Bailout

A Bailout For Pensions?

Friday 30 October 2009 17:53 | Daniel Indiviglio | 436 comments

"This recession has taken a toll on most investments. Even though the stock market has improved recently, it's no where near its 2007 highs. Real estate prices are also still quite low. Given all of that, it probably comes as no surprise that many pension funds are in a lot of trouble. As you might have guessed, the government wants to help."

FDIC could seek bailout from banks

Tuesday 22 September 2009 21:19 | Managing Editor | 596 comments

WASHINGTON - Regulators have approached big banks about borrowing billions to shore up the dwindling fund that insures regular deposit accounts.

Fed requires TARP banks to sell shares before returning funds

Monday 01 June 2009 23:18 | Managing Editor | 230 comments

Banks seeking to return bailout money must demonstrate the ability to raise new equity capital and must also fulfill a number of longer term expectations on managing their capital requirements, the Federal Reserve said.