Governance/Regulation & Compliance

Significant changes needed in tax and spending policies, agency says.

If Germany doesn't agree to eurozone bonds, there are other possible compromises.

Fund would issue up to $20 bln of commercial paper; take bank assets as collateral.

Montoro says European institutions should help shore up Spains banks.

Closer cooperation possible to deal with banking troubles, finance minister says.

Under pressure from Carl Icahn, energy company names four new directors.