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Who Should Pay For Equitable Life?
The Ombudsman says the Government owes policyholders £4bn, but should it really be up to the taxpayer to pick up the tab?
Fannie and Freddie
The near collapse of America's $5.3trn mortgage giants is evidence that the crunch has hit a new and more deadly phase.
Chaos At Bradford & Bingley
The authorities have leaned on the banks to rescue Bradford & Bingley. Has another Northern Rock been averted?
Knives Out At Mansion House
A fall guy has been found for Northern Rock. But who was the real winner of the battle of the banking reforms?
Panic At Bradford & Bingley
The men in bowler hats have got it badly wrong, with disastrous consequences for shareholders.
Why Are Bonuses Not Falling?
In light of the recent credit crunch, should bankers really be receiving record-breaking sums?
How Should Bankers Be Paid?
The City's bonus culture is claimed to lie at the heart of the current crisis. Is reform possible?
Should 'Fred the Shred' Be Axed?
Sir Fred Goodwin has presided over the largest rights issue in British history. Can he really survive it?
How Should The Financial System Be Fixed?
Do the old arguments against the excessive regulation of banks still apply, or are we in new territory now?
What Price Bear Stearns?
JPMorgan Chase has landed a bargain acquiring a legendary bank every bit as idiosyncratic as its former boss.