Loyds to buy HBOS

[DaveB]

Agree that was an issue, but these can always be rolled forward (albeit, at a price). Going back to what I said yesterday, without going into details, quite a lot of the deals done on HBOS were from 'unknown counterparties', meaning bordering on the illegal. Too late now, but who's to say which one might be next. Need to expose some of the rogues, but easier said than done.

Not to worry, Gordo's on the case

[Incognito]

Not pointing fingers but sasguru has been shorting the banks recently. Not sure that £1 each way could do too much damage though.

[DimPrawn]

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/b...-200809181264/

[ratewhore]

Not to worry, Gordo's on the case

Yeah, cleaning up the city with a broom. It's about the only thing he'll be good for in a year or two...

[ratewhore]

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/b...-200809181264/

Meanwhile Downing Street sources let it be known the prime minister played a key part in securing the deal which will put 40,000 people out of work.

[AtW]

Meanwhile Downing Street sources let it be known the prime minister played a key part in securing the deal which will put 40,000 people out of work.

40,000 but not in Scottish marginals...

[TykeMerc]

To be honest the Financial Regulators of the worlds exchanges should agree an end to short selling and the various other practices that represent attacks on otherwise relatively sound businesses.

The shennanigans in the markets are heavily responsible for the current financial mess.

[ratewhore]

To be honest the Financial Regulators of the worlds exchanges should agree an end to short selling and the various other practices that represent attacks on otherwise relatively sound businesses.

The shennanigans in the markets are heavily responsible for the current financial mess.

Shame on you for posting well thought out, lucid remarks...

[TykeMerc]

Shame on you for posting well thought out, lucid remarks...

I'm sorry, I got carried away a bit there.

[ThomasSoerensen]

To be honest the Financial Regulators of the worlds exchanges should agree an end to short selling and the various other practices that represent attacks on otherwise relatively sound businesses.

The shennanigans in the markets are heavily responsible for the current financial mess.

they should also put an end to long positions then - it just drives the prices up - it's manipulation