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  • And since the fund's strategy calls for companies with global reach and strong capital positions, the banks it holds should be cushioned from debt write-downs or capital issues, Winkowski said.

    A Confident Vote in Europe Banks David Benoit 2011

  • ATHENS—Greek bank stocks plummeted Monday amid fears that a further write-downs in Greece's privately held debt will force billions of euros in fresh losses on the banks.

    Greek Bank Stocks Plummet Alkman Granitsas 2011

  • Clearly, a massive amount of mortgage write-downs to underwater homeowners to reflect current housing prices makes a ton of sense, and would dramatically cut the need for foreclosures, taking some of the pressure off the system.

    Mike Lux: Is Another Bank Bailout Coming? Mike Lux 2011

  • All of the 12 regional Federal Home Loan Banks reported positive net income during the third quarter, reflecting fewer write-downs on mortgage-backed securities.

    Home Loan Banks Post Profits Nick Timiraos 2010

  • Not only are higher production schedules for older aircraft about to come on line in 2011 and 2012, but so will 787 Dreamliner profits replace the endless write-downs and red ink of the past several years.

    The Great New Bull Market In Aerospace And Industrials Rick Whittington 2010

  • Clearly, a massive amount of mortgage write-downs to underwater homeowners to reflect current housing prices makes a ton of sense, and would dramatically cut the need for foreclosures, taking some of the pressure off the system.

    Mike Lux: Is Another Bank Bailout Coming? Mike Lux 2011

  • Clearly, a massive amount of mortgage write-downs to underwater homeowners to reflect current housing prices makes a ton of sense, and would dramatically cut the need for foreclosures, taking some of the pressure off the system.

    Mike Lux: Is Another Bank Bailout Coming? Mike Lux 2011

  • More structural policies may be needed to address high household debt, including principal write-downs on mortgages.

    José Viñals: Avoiding Another Year of Living Dangerously: Time to Secure Financial Stability José Viñals 2011

  • Clearly, a massive amount of mortgage write-downs to underwater homeowners to reflect current housing prices makes a ton of sense, and would dramatically cut the need for foreclosures, taking some of the pressure off the system.

    Mike Lux: Is Another Bank Bailout Coming? Mike Lux 2011

  • Deutsche Boerse swung to a net loss for full-year 2009 after ISE booked more than € 400 million in write-downs last year.

    Deutsche Boerse Posts Small Profit Gain, Issues Warning William Launder 2010

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