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A.M. Best Presents at the 2009 Opportunity Finance Network Conference: Representatives from A.M. Best Co. will be speaking at the 2009 Opportunity Finance Network Conference being held October 27 through 30 at the Westin ...
Date: 10/19/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Central Bank of Kansas City and Central Bancshares of Kansas City, Inc.: A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the bank deposit rating (BDR) of "bbb+" and issuer credit rating (ICR) of "bbb+" of Central Bank of Kansas City ...
Date: 10/9/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best to Exhibit and Host Power Breakfast at 2009 American Bankers Association Annual Convention: A.M. Best Co. will be exhibiting at the American Bankers Association Annual Convention, Business Expo and Directors' Forum, October 25-28 at the ...
Date: 10/8/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Special Report: Proprietary Study Pinpoints Troubled U.S. Banks: A significant rise in bank failures may be just ahead, based on A.M. Best Co. research showing a large number of U.S. commercial banking institutions ...
Date: 10/5/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best to Exhibit and Discuss Ratings at Iowa Bankers Association Convention: A.M. Best Co. will be exhibiting at booth #600 at the Iowa Bankers Association's 123rd Annual Convention, set for September 20-22 at the Polk County ...
Date: 9/8/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Special Report: Life Insurers' 2008 Liquidity Returns to 2006 Levels: The year 2008 was marked by sharp equity declines, high volatility and increased spreads of most asset classes when compared with U.S. Treasury securities. ...
Date: 8/31/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to First National Bank and MoneyTree Corporation: A.M. Best Co. has assigned a bank deposit rating (BDR) of "bbb+" and an issuer credit rating (ICR) of "bbb+" to First National Bank and an ICR of ...
Date: 8/18/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Special Report: Regulatory Rules' Overhaul Seeks To Change Banking Landscape: The Obama administration's proposed overhaul of financial regulation sets an ambitious agenda that includes eliminating the thrift charter; creating a ...
Date: 8/3/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Special Report: Bank Loan Reserves Too Cyclical; ALLL Methodology May Evolve: U.S. banks' loan loss reserves are lagging behind delinquent loans, and the shortfall is drawing scrutiny to the methodology for calculating this ...
Date: 7/13/2009    Source: Press Release
BestWeek: $6.2 Billion Revenue Places Aon Atop Global Broker Rankings: Despite the downturn in the economy in 2008, the multibillion dollar global insurance brokerage business held steady, for the most part, in terms of brokerage ...
Date: 6/19/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Popular Life Re: A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to B+ (Good) from B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating to "bbb-" from "bbb" of Popular ...
Date: 6/11/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best to Exhibit and Discuss Ratings at 2009 Missouri Bankers Association Annual Convention: A.M. Best Co. will be exhibiting at booth #17 at the Missouri Bankers Association's Annual Convention, June 16-18 at The Chateau on the Lake in Branson, ...
Date: 6/2/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best to Exhibit and Discuss Ratings at 2009 Florida Bankers Association Annual Meeting: A.M. Best Co. will be exhibiting at booth #2 at the Florida Bankers Association's Annual Meeting, June 10-13 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, ...
Date: 5/27/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Special Report: U.S. Banking First Quarter Interest Rate Review: With the total U.S. deficit in 2009 projected to exceed $1.85 trillion, or 13.1% of the estimated gross domestic product, the U.S. Treasury estimates its ...
Date: 5/7/2009    Source: Press Release
BestWeek Asia/Pacific: Malaysia to Liberalize Financial Services Market: Malaysia is planning to liberalize its financial sector by allowing more foreign operators in the insurance and banking industry and issuing nine new licenses ...
Date: 5/4/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best to Exhibit and Discuss Ratings at 2009 Oklahoma Bankers Association Annual Convention: A.M. Best Co. will be exhibiting at booth #31 at the Oklahoma Bankers Association's Leadership Forum & Annual Convention, May 18-19 at the Embassy ...
Date: 5/4/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best to Exhibit and Discuss Ratings at 2009 Texas Bankers Association Annual Convention: A.M. Best Co. will be exhibiting at booth #213 at the Texas Bankers Association's 125th Annual Convention & Exposition, May 13-15 at the Grand Hyatt San ...
Date: 4/29/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best to Exhibit and Discuss Ratings at 2009 New Jersey Bankers Association Annual Convention: A.M. Best Co. will be exhibiting at booth #32 at the New Jersey Bankers Association's Annual Convention, May 13-17 at The Breakers in Palm Beach, ...
Date: 4/29/2009    Source: Press Release
State-By-State Banking Data and Analysis Available In New Reports From A.M. Best: A.M. Best Co. announced the availability of new online reports that provide detailed financial data and statistics on the banking industry in each ...
Date: 4/6/2009    Source: Press Release
A.M. Best Special Report: Widening Net Interest Margins Suggest Hope for Traditional Banks: Good news is scarce for the banking industry, as banks face deteriorating assets and capital levels, along with uncertainties in the interbank funding market. ...
Date: 3/30/2009    Source: Press Release
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