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Too Big to Fail Banks: A Simple Solution

Why not dictate a schedule of requiring an increase in the capital ratios each year for the next 10 years and review at the 25% and 50% points to see if it is necessary to go farther. This will increase the savings and make capital more available. Too much leverage was the root cause of the banking problem. Four percent tier one capital ratios are ridiculous.

On Whole Foods, McDonald's and New Banking Fears

Steinberg has over dosed on Obama Kool Aid. What is it about common sense he doesn't comprehend?

Judge's Refusal of BofA / Merrill Bonuses Could Unleash Reality on Financials

Without knowing each situation and if the salaries were sub standard with a commission for increased business, it is difficult to comment. Somewhere there has to be contract that stated why the "bonus" was to be paid. Tough to do for 39,000 individuals.

Bank of America's Desperate Move for Capital

Best info I can find says that the min Tier 1 capital requirement is 4%. Unless this has changed recently.

Why Big Banks Find Private Banking Difficult

John Hempton should take a look at www.legacybankaz.com/i...