OCT 16, 2008 1:00am ET

Capital Quest By Irwin Gets Local Boost

When Irwin Financial of Columbus, Ind., found itself in need of capital, it turned to a company it helped start nearly 90 years ago.

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Facebook's securities filings show its Facebook Credits digital currency business is exploding. Does it pose a serious threat to banks?

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