2010 has been a rough year for many banks. Continued economic malaise, stagnant (at best) real estate values, harsh regulatory examinations, compliance with enforcement actions and the political battle over regulatory reform has caused many sleepless nights in the industry. However, on July 22, 2010, things appear to have gotten even worse for the industry, as the Empire started its ground war against banks.
As seen in the image below, Darth Vader, presumably in an effort to obtain funds to complete the latest Death Star, robbed a bank branch in New York on the morning of July 22, 2010.
We’ve identified a number of stories that or posts that never quite made it into individual BankBryanCave.com posts. Rather than continuing to hold on to them, I’ve assembled them here.
If unsuccessful (despite the testimonials), we expect the Treasury’s next move may be to “Get Cash Now” through conversion of the TARP preferred structured settlements using JG Wentworth.
I don’t know where this originated from, but I’ve received it from multiple sources and laughed each time. I hope you enjoy this pictorial take on the Troubled Asset Relief Program (click on the picture for the full set).
Pin a dollar bill to the front (or make a fake $700-billion dollar bill)
Now you’re the TARP program.
Warning #1: If you’re attending a party with non-bankers/non-lawyers, people may just think you’re a ghost with your cab fare pinned to you in case you get drunk.
Warning #2: Once you tell them who you are, you may find yourself in the “nerd corner” having an exclusive party of your very own.
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Miscellaneous TARP Stories
We’ve identified a number of stories that or posts that never quite made it into individual BankBryanCave.com posts. Rather than continuing to hold on to them, I’ve assembled them here.
The Simpsons
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