Failed bank takeovers by the FDIC continue to increase at an alarming rate in 2009 (7 this past thursday, 52 so far in 2009) Here's an interview with a bank CEO who bought a failed bank for some insider info into how the process of buying failed banks works (this is the bank he bought). Via calculated risk. Previously
posted by jourman2 on Jul 4, 2009 - 8 comments

60 minutes goes along with the FDIC to take over a bank. Via calculated risk. [more inside]
posted by jourman2 on Mar 9, 2009 - 24 comments

The True cost of credit. Via
posted by jourman2 on Jan 28, 2009 - 58 comments

Credit Suisse is the first bank to use commercial debt to pay employee bonuses this year. Another take on bonuses this year
posted by jourman2 on Dec 18, 2008 - 26 comments