Bank Regulators Studying Increasing Simple Leverage Ratio

Bank regulators are now considering increasing the simple leverage ratio to 6%. (Photo : REUTERS)The JP Morgan Chase & Co. headquarters is pictured in New York In a surprising move, US regulators are now studying a proposal to double the minimum capital requirements for its largest banks.


Taiwan green lights foreign investments

Taiwan approves several foreign investments and local investors' attempt at China. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the Taiwanese flag unfurled over the business district.

Arsenal Capital purchases ADCO Global

Arsenal Capital Partners bought ADCO Global, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Group. (Photo : Reuters)This is an image of a man working with adhesive tools.

Beijing Automotive Seeks European Markets

Beijing Automotive established BAIC International Development Co to lead overseas acquisitions. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a snapshot of a Chinese roadway.


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Japan planned to limit spending excluding payment of debts for the next two fiscal years. (Photo : Reuters)The image shows a man passing by the electronic board that displays Nikkei shares closing prices.
Asian markets buckled badly after the Federal Reserve indicated eventual end to free money on Thursday.
On Thursday, the Swiss National Bank announced that Credit Suisse and UBS must cut their debt levels that still top international rivals.
Rockwood Holdings Inc. cancelled a planned auction combination of its titanium dioxide and performance additives units.
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. is seeking to buy more stores. Most people might think that JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. is big enough already with over 600 stores.
Stock markets from Asia and Australia prepared for a decline after the United States began to withdraw stimulus.
Swedish big banks' capital strength are more vulnerable to risk than what appears on paper. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the face of a Swedish kronor bill.
Investors are pulling back from placing bets on emerging markets due to risks brought about by China.
A United States appeals court lets stand Ex-IM's loans. (Photo : REUTERS)The Delta airline logo is seen on a strap at JFK Airport in New York A United States appeals court lets a two-year old decision by the United States Export-Import Bank stand this Tuesday.
Two high-frequency traders are seeking a merger. (Photo : Reuters)A handshake denotes a partnership between entities. RGM Advisors LLC and Allston Trading LLC are discussing future merger plans.