U.S. banks put bailout money where it's safe: The vault
When the U.S. Treasury gave billions of taxpayers' dollars to the banks, it attached no requirements for what the banks did with the money. So is it any surprise that lending is tight?

Saudi, U.A.E. Banks Won?t Go Bust in Financial Crisis, NBK Says
Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Banks in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates won?t become insolvent as a result of the global financial crisis, because authorities will bail out lenders if necessary, NBK Capital said.

FDIC Seizes Three Banks, Expanding Its Mortgage Modification Program
Federal regulators seized three banks last night, including Downey Savings and Loan Association, a large California mortgage lender, expanding what is by far the most expensive crop of bank failures in modern American history and indicating that the pace of failures is increasing.

CD rates going up as banks compete for money
Despite the drop in interest rates, CD rates are going up as banks try to attract more deposits to shore up their own financial situation.

Regulators move to ease purchase of failed banks
WASHINGTON -- Federal regulators on Friday issued their first approval of a new kind of bank charter intended to increase the "pool of potential buyers" of failed banks.

State food banks will split $50,000
The state Department of Health and Social Services donated $50,000 to state food banks Thursday to help them cover the cost of giving out Thanksgiving food to the hungry.

22 US banks collapsed this year, and counting
Three banks collapse over the weekend; concerns rise for Citigroup.

Irish Government Puts Pressure on Banks to Merge, FT Reports
Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The Irish government is putting pressure on the country?s three biggest banks to merge with smaller rivals in an effort to strengthen the industry, the Financial Times said.

Regulators Close Downey, Other Banks
Twenty two banks and thrifts have failed failed in 2008.

Banks scale up investments in MF
After slashing investments in mutual funds in September amid liquidity crunch, banks have begun to increase their exposure to MFs by parking surplus funds in their schemes, according to Reserve Bank of India data.

Utah Food Banks Hoping for More Donations for Holiday Season
Donations to Utah food banks are on the rise; but the number of people in need also continues to increase. The Utah Food Bank says donations have gone up six percent compared to demand at 30 percent. At the end of a regular day, all 230 of the Utah Food Bank's pantries are emptied. Food banks hope more donations come in to reach their goal of 1.5 million pound of food for the holiday season. FOX ...

Smaller banks show their stuff
As consumer confidence in big banks larded weakens, smaller community banks and credit unions are trying to win the hearts and minds -- and deposits -- of consumers.

22 US banks collapsed this year
By Lalit K Jha, New York, Nov 23: As many as 22 American banks have collapsed this year so far, even as the banking giant Citigroup, led by Indian-American, Vikram Pandit, struggled this week to save itself from becoming number 23 in this fast growing long list.

Banks hit back at claims over business credit
Britain's banks yesterday rejected government claims they were starving business of credit, as an "exasperated" Alistair Darling prepares to step up pressure on them to increase lending in Monday's pre-Budget report.

Obituary: William Banks Alfred
William Banks Alfred, 75, was born May 12, 1933, in Kalamazoo. Bill slipped the surly bonds of his earthly home Nov. 18, 2008, put out his hand and touched the face of God.

Chinese multinationals, banks, tech players amid financial meltdown
is global financial crisis aiding the expansion of Chinese multinationals, banks, tech players and investors? Any lessons from Chinese economic and business growth in light of global financial and wealth meltdown? Find out truth from a provoctive and timely book guide.

Three banks in California, Georgia fail
Three more banks - two in California and one in Georgia - failed Friday, bringing to 22 the number of institutions forced to close in the wake of the financial crisis.

Food banks face higher demand at holiday time Area pantries looking for help with donations to meet need
RELATED CONTENT Need help or want to donate? In addition to providing help for those in need, area food banks also accept monetary donations or gifts of nonperishable food items. Some groups also are holding food drives.

Two Southern California Banks Taken Over by FDIC
Two more banks have failed in Southern California.

Food Banks Hit By Supply Shortage
Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching and food banks need your help. In this weak economy, demand for their services has skyrocketed and they may not have enough food to feed that need.