The Year Since Lehman: Times of Crisis
Losing the battle against "group-think" disease
All of Wall Street's bank analysts were caught out by the financial collapse, and few have redeemed themselves since. Even star analysts like Meredith Whitney whiffed on Lehman's problems and this year's turnaround. Full Article
Exclusive Interview
Richard Fuld
The unrepentant former CEO of Lehman Brothers is bracing for the anniversary of the firm's failure. In an exclusive interview at his remote Idaho home, Fuld tells Reuters: "You don't have a gun, that's good." Full Article
To the victors, the spoils: a post-Lehman scorecard
For Barclays and Nomura, the collapse of Lehman Brothers was the opportunity of the lifetime: a chance to grab a seat at banking's top table as Wall Street's giants fell. Full Article
After Lehman, U.S. firms adjust to new face of credit
A year after the collapse of investment bank Lehman Brothers, frozen credit markets are piecing themselves together again but the face of borrowing is dramatically different. Full Article
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Patience needed in post-Lehman deal making
Dealmakers are not known for their patience. Yet that's what's needed more than anything else a year after Lehman's collapse. Much of the M&A work now is either advising failed companies on restructurings or organizing fire sales. Full Article
Financial reform may fail to avert another Lehman
The collapse of Lehmanhas been likened to the 1994 crash that killed Ayrton Senna. But while resulting the Formula One reforms were effective, governments are not finding it nearly as easy to make quick and comprehensive changes to financial regulation Full Article
Markets since Lehman: A closer look
- Junk Bonds
- Rising Stocks
- Financial Shares
- Safe Havens
- CDOs
Interactive Feature
Times of Crisis
A web documentary weaving photos, text and video together into an interactive timeline charting the year of upheaval since the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Full Coverage
Commentary
Bank ‘living wills’ easier said than done
Regulators have sought to find a better way to unwind global financial giants. One approach is that the banks themselves should prepare for their own orderly demise. Commentary
It’s still a housing story
A year after the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, It's worth remembering that housing was a root cause of the financial crisis — and that it had many victims. Commentary
Banking? Keep it simple stupid
Complexity has become a curse. If nobody can understand financial firms, they will become ever more accident prone. Commentary
Winning back the public’s trust
The fall of Lehman Brothers signaled a further decline in the public’s trust in business. One year on, has anything changed? Commentary
Times of Crisis: One Year Later
How has the credit crisis affected you?
The demise of Lehman Brothers sparked a series of reactions that have spread hardship into the four corners of the globe. If you or your family have been affected by the events of the past year, we'd like to hear from you. Blog
