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Fed Fights Fannie/Freddie Failure

Treasury Dept.’s call to shift mortgage financiers to government control preserves credit in housing and triggers investment optimism.

ACA Names New CEO, Board

Monoline continues with its reorganization.

Lazard Hires Citi Metals/Mining Banker

Youakim's deal roster includes Mittal Steel's purchase of Arcelor.

National Wind Buys Delphi Financial

Wind developer’s bank buy will be used for investments in communities surrounding projects.

Blackstone To Open West Coast Office

Office will be led by former Citigroup technology investment banker Ivan Brockman.

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Credit Suisse Boosts Indian Presence

Seeking to further develop its footprint in India,Credit Suisse has hired Samita Shah and Sughosh Moharikar as managing directors and Ashim Ahuja as a director.

Lightyear Capital Buys into Higher One

Lightyear Capital bought a minority stake in Higher One Holdings, a tech-driven financial services company for college students, making it the company's largest shareholder.

Don't Stick a Fork in 'Em Yet

The demise of chowhouses Bennigan's and Steak & Ale, to some, represented another consumer entity toe-tagged thanks to a flagging US economy.

Evercore Boosts Restructuring Business

Evercore Partners named Daniel Celentano as a senior managing director in its restructuring advisory business.

Good Money

The credit crunch has not been kind to the middle market, as bankruptcies have surfaced with regularity out of private equity portfolios throughout much of 2008.

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