Mexico's hydrocarbon auction rules stifle participation Underwhelming results from the first round may be attributable to high levels of transparency and strict adherence to rules By Zoe Thomas August 17 2015
Bitcoin becoming Argentina’s FX alternative Argentines are turning to virtual currency transactions to circumvent the government-imposed foreign exchange rate By Zoe Thomas August 12 2015
SEC’s pay ratio rule offers flexibility The Securities and Exchange Commission’s final rule for disclosing the pay ratio between CEOs and their median employee gives companies significant leeway in a calculation that some claim offers investors... By Zoe Thomas August 10 2015
Fannie and Freddie step towards union The issuance of a common security by the GSEs could be a move towards their combination, and could spark other much-needed RMBS reforms By Zoe Thomas August 05 2015
Bitcoin tech could boost trade efficiency US exchanges’ adoption of blockchain software, used by the original crytocurrency, to facilitate and track trades could enhance speed and transparency in the securities market By Zoe Thomas August 05 2015
Brazil's infra model to grow local bond markets The country plans to diversify project financing sources with a system that balances national development bank loans with domestic debt offerings By Zoe Thomas July 29 2015
AOL/Verizon appraisal litigation assessed The deal closed in just 42 days. It followed 12 months of speculation that the AOL was a prime takeover target, yet the merger has still raised valuation concerns By Zoe Thomas July 27 2015
Dominican Republic passes new insolvency law A bill approved by the national congress last Tuesday will see the establishment of new bankruptcy courts and a new system for restructures By Zoe Thomas July 26 2015
Fannie to sell actual loss risk transfer notes The GSE is preparing to follow its counterpart, Freddie Mac, by issuing a new risk sharing bond as early as the fourth quarter of this year By Zoe Thomas July 21 2015
Volcker day one: clarity still needed The new regime comes into effect Tuesday. Banks have had 18 months to prepare, but uncertainties remain around several aspects of the rule By Zoe Thomas July 19 2015
