Legal & Regulatory
PBOC hosts private meeting with money dealers in light of short-term rate increase
An anonymous People's Bank of China (PBOC) official had met with local money dealers in the bank's efforts to stave off investor worry about rising short-term rates.
Judge approves tentative deal for Countrywide
Judge Mariana Pfaelzer of the US District Court of Los Angeles temporarily approves Countrywide settlement for devalued residential mortgage backed securities.
Morgan Stanley to widen share buyback plan, will seek regulatory approval - report
A Wall Street Journal report cited sources who said Morgan Stanley plans to seek approval from the US Federal Reserve regarding its plans to widen its share repurchase program.
Chrysler makes changes to IPO registration statement
Chrysler amended some of the statements it made for its initial public offering filing. Chrysler Group made changes to its registration statement for its initial public offering.