Analysts: Expect regulation, but not credit crunch

CHAMPAIGN – The collapse and sale of Bear Stearns may lead to more regulation of investment banks, but it's not likely to result in less credit being available to local consumers, financial professionals say.

"How it affects people here in Champaign-Urbana is minimally," said Ron Kiddoo, chief investment officer for Cozad Asset Management in Champaign.

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