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Maley: Europe’s bank fears blow out

European bank shares were pummelled overnight, while the cost of insuring bank and government debt hit record highs, writes Karen Maley, of Business Spectator.

The Greenspan Putsch and the GFC

There is a cast of villains that led to the near-collapse of the global banking system, writes John Addis, founder of the Intelligent Investor.

WSJ weighs in with "Aussie Mac" in the making

The Wall Street Journal has thrown its weight behind an Aussie Mac in the making, writes Joshua Gans. Should Australia review its financial regulations in light of future GFCs?

Morning Market Report

The highlights and lowlights of this morning’s sharemarket activity.