| Regulators shut banks in Florida, Washington state By MARCY GORDON 2010-09-25T02:59:36ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Regulators on Friday shut down small banks in Florida and Washington state, bringing to 127 the number of U.S. bank failures this year on a wave of loan defaults and economic distress.... hosted.ap.org |
Chinese pursuit of United Biscuits poses takeover dilemma for Vince Cable Bright Food will leave Vince Cable with a dilemma in his efforts to make it more difficult for leading UK companies to fall into foreign hands. telegraph.co.uk |
7 banks closed in Fla., Ga., Ill., Kan., Ariz. By MARCY GORDON 2010-10-23T01:48:36ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Regulators on Friday shut down a total of seven banks in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas and Arizona, lifting to 139 the number of U.S. banks that have fallen this year as soured loans have mounted and the economy has sputtered.... hosted.ap.org |
Greg Dyke to develop move for local TV Greg Dyke, the former BBC director-general, is to front an industry group for local TV stations. telegraph.co.uk |
Talk in the City: Permira rumoured to have made takeover approach for BinckBank Shares in BinckBank, an obscure Dutch online discount broker, have jumped thanks to hot gossip it is a takeover target. telegraph.co.uk |