Tag Archives: commercial banks


Qatar govt to buy investment shares from banks

March 9, 2009 : Permalink

Forbes – Qatar launched new measures to support its banking sector on Monday with the government saying it would purchase listed shares within banks’ investment portfolios, according to a statement by the Doha bourse. The news sent shares in Qatari […]

Ex-Fed chief says reforms must include hedge funds

February 5, 2009 : Permalink

Indianapolis Star – Paul Volcker, an adviser to President Barack Obama, urged "fundamental changes and reform of the financial system" that will help the U.S. economy recover from its crisis and promote future growth. The former chairman of the Federal […]