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The article reports on a temporary payroll tax cut proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in response to the coronavirus crises, a move that would add nearly one trillion U.S. dollars to the national debt.

The article discusses bailout of Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank, will test Europe's too-big-to-fail reforms. It mentions bank's holdings of Italian government bonds, Italian sputtering economy would hurt small businesses and left many unable to repay their debts. It also mentions the views of lawyer Paolo Emilio Falaschi on the same.

The article discusses risk-taking in relation to the finances of activist investor Carl C. Icahn and the Jefferies LLC investment bank as of 2016, and it mentions how Jefferies LLC is not subject to the securities trading restrictions and capital requirements that were imposed on the investment banks that received U.S. government bailout funds. America's securities industry (Wall Street) is examined, along with the Leucadia National Corp. holding company's profits.

The article focuses on the Greek economy and the discovery that Greek businesses and individuals have been withdrawing money from Greek banks and depositing into foreign banks since December 2014. The authors discuss the two major international bailout deals that Greece has received since 2010, explore how the bailouts are impacting Greek debts, and examine Greek government spending.

The article focuses on a Greek plan to accept austerity terms in return for debt relief from the European Union. The authors discuss the Greek referendum that rejected previous bailout terms, explore the negotiations by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, and examine that nation's massive debt and nationwide banking shutdown.

The article announces that Greek citizens have voted against a bailout deal that was set forth by the European Union in a referendum. The author discusses the ongoing financial troubles in Greece, explores how bank closures have impacted Greek citizens, and analyze the austerity measures that have been placed on Greece over the past five years.

The article discusses the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.'s) Governing Council's concerns regarding the E.C.B.'s bailout policy of making loans to Greek banks. Topics addressed include the possibility that the E.C.B. could reduce its line of credit to Greek banks if Greece does not implement economic austerity policies, as well as the possibility that Greece could default on its debt.

The article discusses the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.'s) role in advising Cypriot banks on lending practices as part of the bank's economic bailout of Cyprus in 2012. Topics addressed include an email sent by E.C.B. official Benoît Coeuré in which he appeared to advise the Central bank of Cyprus to inflate the collateral of the Cyprus Popular Bank, as well as instances in which the E.C.B. appears to offer advice to sovereign governments that violates the E.C.B.'s bylaws.

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by insurance company Starr International regarding the United States government's bailout of the American International Group (A.I.G.) insurance company during the 2008-2009 financial crisis. Topics addressed include a lack of disclosed information regarding the bailout prior to the lawsuit, Starr's argument that the bailout deal was punitive for A.I.G. shareholders, and the impact of the deal in terms of the banks that were A.I.G.'s trading partners.

The article discusses a bailout of the Portuguese bank Banco Espírito Santo as of August 4, 2014, highlighting the implications for Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva Salgado, the bank's former chief executive. Topics addressed include Salgado's personality and leadership of the bank, as well as his family's reputation in Portugal.

The article discusses a United States Government Accountability Office (G.A.O.) report on the too-big-to-fail status of large banks in the U.S. as of August 3, 2014. Topics addressed include the value to big banks of an implicit guarantee of a taxpayer bailout in times of economic crisis, the relationship between implied subsidies and banks' risk-taking behavior, and the views of economists Anat R. Admati and Edward J. Kane and U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown.

The article discusses criticisms, as of July 24, 2014, of investment management firm Pacific Investment Management Company (Pimco)'s analysis of the Cypriot economy as the basis of the 2013 Cypriot economic bailout. Topics addressed include a separate study by investment company BlackRock that suggested that the Cypriot banks did not need as much bailout financing as Pimco recommended, as well as the views of Panicos Demetriades, president of the Cyprus central bank during the crisis.

The article discusses a trend of increasing Russian foreign investment in Cyprus as of February 17, 2014 despite penalties paid by Russian investors as part of Cyprus' bailout in 2013. Topics addressed include Russians' use of Cyprus as a tax haven, declines in the Cypriot banking industry, and increasing foreign incorporation of shell companies in Cyprus.

The article discusses the success of the U.S. government's Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) bailout of the Old Second National Bank of Aurora, Illinois as of February 13, 2014. Topics addressed include problems with the bank's trust-preferred stock offerings and real estate loans leading up to the bailout, its eventual return to profitability, and investors' gains from stock in the bank.

The article discusses the global financial crisis of 2008, focusing on potential outcomes of the crisis if the United States government had decided to bailout financial services firm Lehman Brothers instead of letting it go bankrupt. Topics addressed include the initial political and public support for letting Lehman fail, and the role of the government's decision in the implementation of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and the bailout of bank A.I.G.

The article discusses the effect of the European Union's (E.U.) economic bailout of Cyprus on the involvement of Russia in the Cypriot banking industry as of August 21, 2013, highlighting Russian majority ownership of the Bank of Cyprus. Topics addressed include the forced conversion of funds in the Bank of Cyprus into shares in the bank, and the influence and financial problems of the Bank of Cyprus.

The article discusses problems regarding the government bailout of banks in Ireland in 2008, highlighting the consequences of the government's response to the Anglo Irish Bank's misleading assertions regarding how much money was needed for its rescue. Topics addressed include the bank's reaction to the Irish government's delayed release of bailout money, German concerns regarding Irish banks, and possible strategies for avoiding the problems that resulted from Ireland's policies.

The article discusses potential benefits for Greek bank executives stemming from the Greek government's plan to bailout its banking system as of June 25, 2013, highlighting the decision to give free stock warrants to investors, many of whom could be bank executives. Topics addressed include concerns that the warrants will deprive Greece of public revenue, and a lack of regulation or punishment of Greek banks for their role in Greece's financial crisis.

The article discusses Cypriots' attitudes towards the European Union (E.U.) as of April 2, 2013, highlighting feelings of betrayal based on the E.U.'s policies related to its economic bailout of Cyprus. The author discusses Cyprus' economic growth followed by a crisis in Cyprus' banking industry, and special attention is paid to the economic conditions for Charalambos Alexandrou, a Cypriot roofer.

The article reports on the efforts of countries that provide offshore tax havens to businesses and wealthy citizens to accrue the former customers of Cyrus' banking industry following the latter's bailout deal in late March 2013. The article also discusses, in the wake of Cyprus' banking sector's putative collapse, its service sector's efforts to acquire business other than that regarding foreign bank deposits.

The article discusses the economic conditions in Cyprus in 2013, and describes the bailout of Cyprus' banking industry by taxes from the European Union and Cyprian stockholders. Stockbroker Stavros Agrotis from the Bank of Cyprus is quoted, and the European Commission, European Central Bank, and the International Monetary Fund are mentioned. Foreign investment in Cyprus and capital controls are also mentioned.

The article discusses the Cypriot government's announcement of restrictions on access to funds held in Cypriot banks as of March 28, 2013, highlighting the government's efforts to prevent a severe increase in bank withdrawals following the country's economic crisis. Topics addressed include an economic bailout deal for Cyprus, the Cypriot public's attitudes towards banks, and the financial difficulties of the Bank of Cyprus and Laiki Bank (Cyprus Popular Bank).

The article covers efforts by European and Cypriot officials to develop a bailout plan for the banking industry in Cyprus before the banks must reopen to the public. Information is provided on the economic impact closing banks has had on Cyprus, as well as on the proposed bailout from the European Commission, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund. Contraction forecasts from economists are discussed as well as specific loans to the Bank of Cyprus.

The article discusses the attitudes of the Cypriot public towards banks in Cyprus in terms of plans for the European Union's (E.U.) economic bailout of the country as of March 25, 2013, highlighting a lack of trust in Cypriot banks. Topics addressed include a possible tax on bank deposits in Cyprus; and the bailout plan's impact on the Bank of Cyprus, Laiki Bank, and Cypriot businesses.

The article examines reactions from wealthy Russians who establish shell companies and bank accounts in Cyprus to the country's proposed tax on lucrative bank accounts in an effort to reach a bailout for its banking industry. Geopolitical influences on Cyprus are also discussed, as the author notes its relations with the European Union, Russia, and Greece. The Russian population in Cyprus and those seeking to avoid taxes are discussed.

The article discusses March 22, 2013 revisions to a proposed bailout for the banking industry in Cyprus that would involve a tax on uninsured deposits exceeding 100,000 euros. It notes that any such proposal would need approval from Cypus's lenders, the International Monetary Fund, the European Commission and the European Central Bank. Information is also provided on plans to restructure the nation's largest bank, Laiki Bank, also known as Cyprus Popular Bank.

The article examines how wealthy Russians have used the banking system in Cyprus to maintain and grow their fortunes which has forced Russia's increased involvement in efforts to bailout Cyprus's banking industry. It notes that 25 percent of Russian foreign direct investment involves Cyprus, which has been opposed by the Russian government led by President Vladimir Putin. Particular attention is given to Russian businessman and oligarch Dmitry E. Rybolovlev's accounts in Cyprus.

The article discusses the Cypriot public's response to a potential tax on bank deposits in Cyprus imposed as part of a financial bailout of the country by the European Union (E.U.) as of March 22, 2013. Topics discussed include civilian protests of the plan, the possibility that the Cyprus Popular Bank could default, and the Cypriot Parliament's attempts to propose a different plan for the bailout.

The article discusses a plan to nationalize pension funds from government-run companies and increase the sale of bonds in order to raise money for the economic bailout of Cyprus as of March 21, 2013. Topics addressed include attempts to reduce the role of a tax on Cypriot bank depositors in financing the bailout, and the effect of Cypriot banks on the Russian economy.

The article discusses the implications of the European Union's decision to tax bank depositors in Cyprus as part of its economic bailout plan for the country as of March 19, 2013. The author cautions against overreacting to the bailout and argues that it will not have a significant impact on the global economy. Special attention is paid to the idea that the plan will cause an increase in withdrawals from banks across Europe.

The article discusses reactions to the European Union's decision to tax bank depositors in Cyprus as part of its economic bailout plan for the country as of March 19, 2013, highlighting European leaders' attitudes towards the plan. Topics discussed include Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades' opinion of the plan, and its potential effect on Italy's banks and economy.

The article discusses the policies of Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem, head of the Eurogroup Euro zone financial institution, related to bailouts of European banks, highlighting the effects of the policies on investors and taxpayers. Topics addressed include Dijsselbloem's policies towards bondholders of Dutch bank SNS Reaal, and the handling of other bank debts in Europe as of March 11, 2013.

The article presents information on economic conditions in Ireland as of February 2013, with a focus on government debt after financial bailouts of Ireland's banks during the economic crisis of 2009. Topics include negotiations with the European Central Bank (ECB) for loan repayment; the use of high-interest promissory notes; and crises in the banking and real estate industries in Ireland.

The article examines the proposal by three major U.S. banks to create a fund to become the buyer of last resort for structured financial vehicles (SIV), the operations created by banks that sell U.S. debt instruments to investors. The fund is designed to minimize the damage caused by the crisis in the credit market. Analysts described the fund as a stopgap measure that will not resolve the problems of the mortgage-backed securities held by the SIVS.

The article reports on the need of Greek banks for bailout if the Greek government ratifies the new deal with European creditors which requests for a reform of the country's banking system that includes money to replenish capital and close insolvent lenders if necessary.

The article reports on the impact of bailout in Cyprus on the largest depositors of its largest banks.

The article reports on the approval of the European Commission for a payment worth 37 billion euros from the euro zone bailout fund to four Spanish banks. It states that the approved money is part of the negotiated amount, and from the European Stability Mechanism. Moreover, Joaquín Almunia, the European Union's antitrust commissioner, said that the approval for banks including Bankia SA, Banco de Valencia SA, and Novagalicia Banco, was a milestone.

The article reports on the negotiation of European officials regarding the release of emergency aid to Greece and Cyprus. It says that the negotiation did not result to conclusive deals between European officials and Cyprus due to the details of its multibillion-euro bailout. Meanwhile, it mentions the plan of Fitch Ratings Ltd. to cut Cyprus' credit ratings on island banks such as Bank of Cyprus PCL, Cyprus Popular Bank, and Hellenic Bank PCL.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the missed opportunity on the U.S. bailout which led the 2008 financial crisis. The author states that the U.S. suffers economic crisis because of neglecting homeowners distress which led to missed opportunity for economic growth. He says that Europe repeated the mistake by giving political priority to banks which are credit-holders and ignoring the sufferings of debt-holders.

The article focuses on European Union finance ministers who sought agreement on bank regulation after the disagreement on Greece's debt on November 13, 2012. It says that banking supervisor under European Central Bank will help break the doom loop that endangers national finances and bailouts. It states that a unified system of regulation will be in operation in 2013 but Germany warns that it should not be rush.

The author reflects on the purpose of the Dodd-Frank financial reform regulation in the U.S. She explains how the regulation actually widens the safety net for big institutions since it will grant them the right to tap the Federal Reserve for funding, and will protect them from penalties for failures. The author argues that authorities should supposedly end the problem of institutions that are too big to be allowed to fail, however, they rather became government-sponsored enterprises.

LONDON -- Royal Bank of Scotland on Friday reported a net loss of $:1.99 billion, or $3.09 billion, in the first half of the year after it took an accounting charge on its debt and other one-off charges. The bank, which is based in Edinburgh and 82 percent owned by the British government after receiving a bailout, set aside $:125 million to compensate customers for a recent technology problem and a further $:135 million for the inappropriate selling of insurance to clients. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CORRECTION APPENDED BRUSSELS -- With Spain's borrowing costs climbing again to critical levels, European finance ministers decided early Tuesday to speed up their promised bailout for the country's troubled banks, while also giving the cash-tight government more time to rein in its budget deficit. After nine hours of debate, ministers from the 17 euro zone nations reached a tentative agreement on the bailout terms, including a ''first disbursement'' of 30 billion euros, or $37 billion, by the end of the month, Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the Eurogroup of finance ministers, said at a news conference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The finance minister of Cyprus, Vassos Shiarly, strongly criticized European and international lenders on Friday, accusing them of damaging his nation's banking sector during the bailout of Greece. The comments reflect Cypriot frustration with the exposure of the country's banking sector to a large write-down for investors that eased the burden on Athens. But the comments also showed Cypriot officials preparing to take a strong negotiating position with European and international lenders ahead of talks on their own country's bailout. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It was the relief rally that beleaguered investors were waiting for as a new plan to tackle the European banking crisis sent stock markets in many countries to their best day of the year on Friday. But some analysts caution that the rally could be short-lived, and investors quickly braced themselves for the disappointment that has followed many previous efforts to fix the Continent's problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The seemingly endless series of euro zone crises has European officials pushing for a banking union that would watch over and bind together the currency group's faltering financial institutions. But for Europeans, there seems to be little appetite for such a compact right now. In fact, banks and their national regulators, anxious about the Greek elections and Spain's hastily arranged bailout, are behaving more parochially than ever. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PARIS -- Encouraged by the rescue of Spain's banking sector, Cyprus has begun preparing euro zone countries and its own public for the likelihood of a bailout application before it takes over the presidency of the European Union at the start of July, European officials and bankers said Tuesday. Cyprus, with its own banking issues, would like to follow Spain's lead, and quickly. Greek and Cypriot newspapers, citing European Commission sources, reported that a request was possible within a day, though a government official in the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, said Tuesday that no formal request had yet been made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

MADRID -- After clinching a $125 billion bailout for Spain's banks, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy flew to Poland on Sunday for the Spanish team's soccer match, declaring ''this matter is now resolved.'' Not so fast, prime minister. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

CORRECTION APPENDED VENICE -- Concerns grew on Monday that Italy could be the next victim of Europe's financial infection, leading nervous investors to sell Italian stocks and bonds and damping euphoria over a weekend deal to bail out Spain's banks. Italian officials privately expressed concern that the 100 billion euros, or $125 billion, that Europe pledged to Spanish banks might not stop the troubles from spreading. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Market enthusiasm over the Spanish bank bailout did not last even a day. After strong Asian trading seemed to roll on to Europe on Monday morning and then to the United States, by afternoon most European indexes were flat and Wall Street closed the session decidedly down. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]