The Risks of the Mortgage Mess: The Banks’ View

HSBC got plenty of attention when it disclosed that it had suspended foreclosures in its annual report Monday. But its not the only bank whose annual report made for interesting reading. The risk disclosures in banks’ annual re…

Why Paperwork Matters: Consider This Mortgage Mess

A U.S. bankruptcy court judge in New York wants officials from HSBC and Litton Loan Servicing to appear in her courtroom next month — to explain their failure to provide adequate documentation concerning how HSBC wound up cla…

Could Banks Soon Start Raising Their Dividends?

The Federal Reserve may soon start letting some banks boost their dividends again, according to a story in The Wall Street Journal that cites anonymous sources. The move would signal confidence in the new financial regulations …