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Discord at Key JPMorgan Unit Is Faulted in Loss

Saturday, 19 May 2012 13:25 Financial Resources - Banking
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Trans-Atlantic tension in JPMorgan Chase’s chief investment office in 2010 and 2011 contributed to the unit’s giant losing trades in 2012, current and former bankers said, The New York Times reports.
 

C.F.T.C. Said to Open Inquiry Into JPMorgan Loss

Friday, 18 May 2012 20:10 Financial Resources - Banking
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A federal investigation into JPMorgan Chase’s multibillion-dollar trading loss widened Friday as regulators pursued a new line of inquiry. The NYT reports.
 

Markets Want 'Closure' on Spain's Banks

Friday, 18 May 2012 02:23 Financial Resources - Banking
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"The one thing I say about Spain is, the market wants closure. You are dealing with a battle between bond yields and the market, and politicians," Larry McDonald, senior director of credit sales and trading at Newedge, told CNBC.
 

Australia's ANZ Chief Says Funding Markets Closed

Thursday, 17 May 2012 21:51 Financial Resources - Banking
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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group said volatile conditions in global markets have caused the wholesale funding market for Australian banks to freeze again, a worrying echo of the global financial crisis.  
 

ANZ CEO: Europe Funding Markets Closed; US, Asia Open

Thursday, 17 May 2012 21:51 Financial Resources - Banking
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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's chief executive said European funding markets were "essentially closed" because of turmoil in Europe, while Asia and U.S. markets were open, clarifying his earlier comments on the closure of credit markets. 
 
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