Links: 2009-07-19

By Edward Harrison On Jul 19, 2009

Ex-Lehman traders to get huge bonuses – Observer

Barclays is paying a lot for ex-Lehman staff bonuses

Swiss call for tax watchdog – Observer

Sink or swim in modern China – BBC News

"China’s economic roller-coaster divides a village."

Tom Watson’s Open performance is down to his wisdom – The Observer

This guy is 59, right? Amazing.

U.S. judge ends federal oversight of the LAPD – Los Angeles Times

"Saying that the department has reformed itself significantly, the judge ends the consent decree that had been imposed in the wake of the 2001 Rampart corruption scandal."

Emmanuel Adebayor completes move from Arsenal to Manchester City – Guardian

150,000 quid a week. Nice

Vicky Shorr: The Catholic Church Vs. The Women of Brazil

This is a contentious issue in Latin America’s largest country too.

In Washington, One Bank Chief Still Holds Sway – NY Times

Jamie Dimon still has lots of sway in DC. Hat tip Scott

VW to pay $11.28 billion for all of Porsche: report | Reuters

Does this mean Wiedeking is out?

Citigroup, BofA Results Shine Light on Failings – WSJ

Their results were not as good as GS and JPM.

Goldman’s Sudden Boom Could Be a Bust for Obama

"The bank’s return to windfall profits poses a political problem for an Administration trying to justify billions in bailout money."

Distraction of the Day: Political parody of Washington politicians