Howard Atkins

We decided two years ago, given the burgeoning and growing demand for U.S. corporate bonds, to tap into that and read more

We decided two years ago, given the burgeoning and growing demand for U.S. corporate bonds, to tap into that and diversify our funding base.

The decline may also be the first sign of companies using their cash balances to grow their businesses, which is read more

The decline may also be the first sign of companies using their cash balances to grow their businesses, which is consistent with the small business loan growth we continued to experience.

broad-based, with nearly every consumer and commercial business line achieving double-digit profit growth.

broad-based, with nearly every consumer and commercial business line achieving double-digit profit growth.

The U.S. is fully an attractive place to invest; it's the safest country.

The U.S. is fully an attractive place to invest; it's the safest country.

Interest rates remain at relatively low levels and consequently the mortgage business remains robust,

Interest rates remain at relatively low levels and consequently the mortgage business remains robust,