Bank of America’s chief executive, Ken Lewis, only agreed to complete the acquisition of Merrill Lynch
this year after federal regulators threatened to replace him and his board if BofA balked on the deal, New York’s attorney-general said in a letter to federal officials
STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - Europe adopted rules intended to cut risk in the insurance sector and better protect policyholders, as part of efforts to restore investor confidence shaken by the worst crisis since the Great Depression.
MPC member backs 100 per cent mortgages
Karl Burke posted a photo:

An empty billboard in Rathmines, Dublin mirrors many others in buses and trains as the recession hits the advertising industry. On the other hand, if you look at it upside down, it’s a bit like the new U2 album cover !
Fiat is in talks to buy GM Europe, which includes the Opel and Vauxhall marques, as talks with Chrysler, the heavily indebted US carmaker continue
The move, which will see a succession race starting immediately for the top job in UK television, comes after heavy pressure from some shareholders for Mr Grade to set a timetable for his own departure