Topic: Banking

Jailed Banker Was Collateral Damage in China Fugitive Hunt

Reuters

This should give you pause if you're thinking of working in Chinese finance: A Singaporean banker has just been released after nearly three months in detention, and ordered to stay in China for another year, because she worked for a client who fled the country as a fugitive.

By Alexander Abad-Santos

May 4, 2012

What Happens When Your Bank Drops Millions into Your Account?

From what happened to one German business man, it sounds like you can actually keep some of it.

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By Jen Doll

Apr 18, 2012

Is Citibank Judging You for Being Single?

Just because more people are living alone by choice doesn't mean they don't have their share of problems. Add to that possible trouble: Bank accounts. In particular, those privacy questions you're supposed to answer in order to access your account.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 15, 2011

Cartoon

Banks: Too Big to Care

Cartoonist Steve Breen on America's big banks.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Nov 8, 2011

Walmart's Dirty Little Banking Secret

If we had to pick one brand to represent the values of the Occupy movement — or more broadly, America's disdain for big banks — Walmart would definitely not be it.

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By John Hudson

Jul 26, 2011

George Soros Is Closing His Hedge Fund

The billionaire philanthropist is returning investors' money by year's end

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 25, 2011

Report: Obama Has Told Banks Default Is 'Off The Table'

The administration will, if need be, act unilaterally to avert a financial crisis

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Banks Shocking Borrowers with Mortgage Reductions

Banks altering risky loans to prevent more foreclosures

Comments | 3,306 Views

By Adam Martin

Jun 28, 2011

Afghan Bank Chief Resigns One Step Ahead of an Arrest Warrant

The head of the country's central bank has taken up residence in the U.S.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 13, 2011

Harvard Seeks Non-Bankers, Bankers Seek Loophole

Harvard Business School has admitted fewer finance-types this year

Comments | 1,840 Views

By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 14, 2011

Stat of the Day

Federal Prosecutions of Bankers Are Down 96% Since 1995

A figure that explains why no bankers have faced prosecution for the financial crisis

Comments | 344 Views

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