Schapiro: global harmonisation at its highest level Coordination among US and international regulators is stronger than ever, according to the SEC's Mary Schapiro By Danielle Myles November 14 2011
Nasdaq: Issuers need a voice in US market reform debate New issuers have been overlooked in the US equity market reform debate, but volatility is a bigger concern for them than the market being down By Danielle Myles November 14 2011
The best quotes: Sifma’s 2011 Annual Meeting Here we list the the best quotes from a meeting featuring SEC chairman Mary Schapiro, CFTC chairman Gary Gensler and Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit By Danielle Myles November 08 2011
How shareholder activism has changed Shareholder passivity, executive compensation and the role of the media emerged as the topics to watch in the IBA session ‘Shareholder activism: how shareholders drive change and how boards and... By Danielle Myles November 02 2011
Why conservative CLOs have a short future Despite their resilience, CLOs have been swept up in the conservatism of post-crisis structuring. By Danielle Myles October 26 2011
Why winning bidder finance survives Del Monte Settlement in Del Monte’s closely-watched shareholder litigation does not mark the end of stapled finance or winning bidder finance, but US counsel predict market expectation to shift away from banks... By Danielle Myles October 25 2011
Sponsors lose post-crisis loan covenants Leveraged loan covenants are showing banks’ hesitancy to finance all but the strongest of credits. More robust market flex terms and bigger equity checks have characterised deals coming to market... By Danielle Myles October 24 2011
Another fine mess The Volcker Rule contains a large number of inconsistencies and ambiguities. By Danielle Myles October 24 2011
How to manage madness Volatility is the new US market paradigm, and it’s here to stay. The country’s regulators are struggling to tackle its causes but banks are resisting By Danielle Myles October 24 2011
Mark Wetjen appointed to CFTC Senior senator advisor Mark Wetjen was appointed as the new commissioner of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday morning By Danielle Myles October 20 2011
