Lawrence White

• Biggest U.S. Banks Shrink Loans

  By Laura Marcinek, Bloomberg  |  June 26, 2012

  Regional lenders step up to fill the gap as big banks trim assets to comply with capital rules.

• New Raters Enter the Fray

  By Gwynneth Anderson  |  April 1, 2011

  With the three top agencies' credibility on the rops after the financial crisis, two new contenders see their chance to add value.

• Downgrading Rating Agencies

  By Richard Gamble  |  August 2, 2010

  Even with reform, rating agencies have a long way to go to regain their credibility, leaving treasurers to fend for themselves on credit assessments.