Investor enthusiasm for U.S. high-yield bonds continued in 2013. The market delivered the second-strongest year by volume, despite the summer’s increased interest rates and volatility resulting from speculation about the...more
The institutional debt market for energy projects is fired up, particularly for Term B Loan refinancing....more
While mortgage interest rates have repeatedly hit new lows over the past few years helping to spur a recovery in the housing sector, recent comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke could signal that those days are coming...more
In This Issue: Leading the Past Week; Legislative Branch; Executive Branch; and Upcoming Hearings. Excerpt from Leading the Past Week - Despite some concerns about the slowing growth in China, some...more
In This Issue: - Introduction - Recent Cases ..Amendments to Preemption Standards ..TILA Statute of Limitations ..Dodd-Frank Amendments to RESPA ..Whistleblower Protection ..Say-on-Pay Votes...more
In This Issue: Leading the Past Week; Legislative Branch; House of Representatives; Executive Branch; Miscellaneous; and Upcoming Hearings. Excerpt from Leading the Past Week - The week began with...more
The Volcker Rule is required by the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to be effective by July 21, 2012. In response to questions from the House Financial Services Committee Federal Reserve Chairman Ben...more