Private-Equity Firms, Funds Take New Look at Ailing Banks - Wall Street Journal
Story date: 2008-07-24 09:00:00
Added on: 2008-07-24 23:04:16
Capital-hungry banks are suddenly attracting new interest from private-equity firms and hedge funds. At least two private-equity firms are considering investments in BankUnited Financial Corp., based in Coral Gables, Fla., which is saddled with a ...
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