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Old 04-20-2009, 06:11 AM
 
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Four American banks, including Citibank and Goldman Sachs, have applied for opening a branch in Iran, an Iranian daily has reported.

how is that for arrogance?
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Old 04-20-2009, 07:15 AM
 
Location: Heartland Florida
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Probably safer than the Federal Reserve.
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Old 04-20-2009, 08:50 PM
 
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i know.

I'm Madoff As Hell And I'm Not Going To Take This Anymore!

400 billion more in bank losses on the way:

http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogsp...es-on-way.html

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Old 04-20-2009, 11:11 PM
 
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i know.

I'm Madoff As Hell And I'm Not Going To Take This Anymore!


400 billion more in bank losses on the way:

Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: $400 Billion More In Bank Losses On The Way
Thats a classic
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Old 04-24-2009, 01:07 PM
 
Location: Hougary, Texberta
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Four American banks, including Citibank and Goldman Sachs, have applied for opening a branch in Iran, an Iranian daily has reported.

how is that for arrogance?
Link please.

Iran is a sanctioned country, and it is illegal to conduct business there.

Iraq I would believe.
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Old 04-24-2009, 03:09 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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Link please.

Iran is a sanctioned country, and it is illegal to conduct business there.

Iraq I would believe.
US banks want to open branches in Iran - Israel Money, Ynetnews

If you don't like that link, google has plenty more.
Just type in "us banks to open branch in iran" and hit enter
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Old 04-24-2009, 03:10 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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Well that's our bailout money hard at work, for them of course.
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Old 04-24-2009, 03:23 PM
 
Location: Hougary, Texberta
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US banks want to open branches in Iran - Israel Money, Ynetnews

If you don't like that link, google has plenty more.
Just type in "us banks to open branch in iran" and hit enter
There are plenty of links, but they all point to that single source.

I prefer this one, it means a bit more. Don't let reality get in the way of your righteous indignation though.

The US Treasury Department

http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/ascii/iran.txt (broken link)

o OTHER BANKING SERVICES - U.S. depository institutions, including foreign branches, are prohibited from servicing accounts of the Government of Iran, including banks owned or controlled by the Government of Iran or persons in Iran. They may not otherwise directly credit or debit Iranian accounts.

o FINANCIAL DEALINGS WITH IRAN - New investments by U.S. persons, including commitments of funds or other assets, loans or any other extensions of credit, in Iran or in property (including entities) owned or controlled by the Government of Iran are prohibited.
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Old 04-24-2009, 03:49 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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There are plenty of links, but they all point to that single source.

I prefer this one, it means a bit more. Don't let reality get in the way of your righteous indignation though.

The US Treasury Department

http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/ascii/iran.txt (broken link)

o OTHER BANKING SERVICES - U.S. depository institutions, including foreign branches, are prohibited from servicing accounts of the Government of Iran, including banks owned or controlled by the Government of Iran or persons in Iran. They may not otherwise directly credit or debit Iranian accounts.

o FINANCIAL DEALINGS WITH IRAN - New investments by U.S. persons, including commitments of funds or other assets, loans or any other extensions of credit, in Iran or in property (including entities) owned or controlled by the Government of Iran are prohibited.
And since when did government laws stop the banks from doing what they want to do ?
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Old 04-24-2009, 04:28 PM
 
Location: Hougary, Texberta
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Since the penalties hold the individual executives personally liable.

http://www.perkinscoie.com/international/blogQ.aspx?entry=5102&id=17 (broken link)

Violation of OFAC regulations can result in the imposition of criminal penalties of up to $10 million and thirty years in prison and civil penalties of up to $1,000,000 per violation
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