>Responsible parties???? Who are these people?
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>OK, I'll bite. Here's one local view: http://www.stuff.co.nz//blogs/stirringthepot/2009/01/12/impose-stringent-regulations-on-banks/

Not only;
Ban stock market as well !! {g}
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_market_boom

Company can sell shares directly to a known buyer on a direct contract bases, but never turn it into commodity and then wait for a day when 'bigger fool' sticker has landed on the forehead of your pension retirement fund manager {g} .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_fool_theory

Say no to 'coupons' ;0)