Feature
 Credit Crunch? What the Data Says
Sure, the media tosses around the term "credit crunch" in articles these days, but what does it really mean? And more importantly, are we truly in a so-called "credit crunch?"

International & Trade
Missing the Big Gains: Foreign-Stock Funds and the Benefits of International Diversification
These days diversification means more than looking outside a sector you’re investing in...it may mean looking overseas. In fact, with mutual funds specializing in non-U.S. stocks providing healthy returns, investing in foreign markets may be a successful strategy. Still there are hazards out there—hazards covered in this eye-opening article.

Legislative & Regulatory
 A Marriage of Compliance—the CFO and CIO
The introduction of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has placed more pressure on the CFO’s office...but there may be ways to streamline reporting and processes, by looking to the IT department and the data-gathering activities of technology functions.


 SEC to Delay 404(b) for Small Companies
The SEC is delaying the implementation of the auditor-attestation provision of the Sabanes-Oxley Act in order to study the cost impact on small businesses. What are the true costs of compliance?

Trends & Technology
The Google Enigma
There hasn’t been a tech success story quite like Google—the company even has giants like Microsoft scrambling to keep one step ahead of the online search engine’s offerings. But is Google a harbinger of things to come...or more of an anomaly?

Women Business Owners
The Best, The Brightest
Every month, National City  taps the brightest minds to find valuable information designed specifically for women business owners—addressing their unique concerns, providing business management tips, offering inspiration and more.

Read and sign-up for our magazine Insights for Women in Business, click here!

Private Client Group
The A.R.T. of Investing
See how the A.R.T. of Investing (After-tax returns, Risk control and Time horizons) fits into your personal investment strategy. Our CIO and Equity Research team provide timely market commentary, financial articles and more.

Business Banking
 Need to Succeed? Check Here!
Our Business Resource Center is a treasure trove of information, advice and resources to help you prosper. Check out the latest things to help you manage your business.

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