The Deutsche Banker Who Paid the Ultimate Price

For years under CEO Joseph Ackermann, Deutsche Bank flew close to the sun with a trillion-euro balance sheet and billions in bonuses for investment bankers – until reality hit. A look at the fallout on several bankers, including one who seems to have paid the ultimate price. – New York Times / December 30

Zsa Zsa Gabor Always Kept The House

After glamorous and much-married actress Zsa Zsa Gabor died recently, a look at her unconventional methods of accumulating an estimated $40 million fortune. – WealthManagement.com / December 28

The Award Tidjane Thiam Doesn't Want to Win

The Credit Suisse CEO could probably do without this honor: his closest rivals take a wry look at Tidjane Thiam's communication bumbles this year. – Euromoney / December 20

Student Blows $1.5 Million after Bank Glitch

What would you do if you bank let you overdraft $1.5 million before noticing? This student paid off his debts with the windfall before turning his eye to the playboy lifestyle. – Huffington Post / December 12

BlackRock and Washington: Love Affair Over?

Larry Fink, head of BlackRock, is a lifelong Democratic supporter who was once harbored hopes for a role as Hillary Clinton's Treasury secretary. Donald Trump's surprise victory puts the influential asset management CEO in a dicey position. A look behind BlackRock's influence in Washington. – Financial Times / December 8

Will Trump Halt 1MDB Probe for His «Favorite PM»?

Malaysia's Prime Minister has talked up his cozy ties with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. What are the chances of U.S. authorities dropping a billion-dollar corruption investigation into 1MDB, Malaysia's state fund, as a result? – Quartz / December 1