BankWatch

Banks Face Financial Doomsday

The price that the largest U.S. banks pay to borrow money is set to skyrocket -- and that's just the beginning of the sector's growing problems, which could put a big crimp in their profits.

Private Equity Moves Into Failing Banks

Private equity firms are ramping up their investments in weak banks, expecting big gains as the economy improves. By doing so, they are skirting around special FDIC rules designed to limit just how much of a stake they can own.