The green term sheet accompanies the provisions for green loans previously published at the end of 2024. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles continue to be a focus for the financial markets. Notably, the...more
1/21/2025
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Anne Austin recently joined Industry Insights host Joel Simon to discuss the key considerations and drivers of the Biden administration’s major regulatory initiatives. Our guest today is Anne Idsal Austin, a nationally...more
Riaz Karamali recently joined host Joel Simon on the Industry Insights podcast to discuss the issues and innovations driving the video game industry, including the emergence of the Metaverse and how non-fungible tokens,...more
Carolyn Toto recently joined host Joel Simon on his Industry Insights podcast continue the discussion of non-fungible tokens, related IP ownership issues and more. Joel Simon: Our discussion today is part of a series on...more
Cydney Tune recently joined host Joel Simon on the Industry Insights podcast to chat about the NFT trend, its expansive industry reach and some of its interesting pop culture manifestations....more
Brian Finch recently returned to Joel Simon‘s Industry Insights podcast to discuss the uptick in cyberattacks, data breaches perpetuating insider trading and strategies companies can employ to guard against these problems....more
In episode #29 of Industry Insights podcast, Andrew Weiner joins host Joel Simon for the second episode of our two-part examination of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In this episode, Weiner turns his attention to the...more
In episode #26 of Industry Insights podcast, Steve Hamilton joins host Joel Simon to discuss certain segments of the real estate market and related financing that remained robust in the midst of the pandemic....more
Bob Grados joins host Joel Simon to discuss the current real estate market, the types of lenders active in the market and popular transaction types that are thriving in today’s environment....more
In episode #22 of Industry Insights podcast, Bob Grados joins host Joel Simon to discuss the current real estate market, the types of lenders active in the market and popular transaction types that are thriving in today’s...more
The DFC represents an important new financing source for companies investing in emerging markets overseas, as well as in projects in the U.S. that enhance the domestic response to COVID-19.
The recently launched DFC has up...more
Commercial real estate owners may find relief under the Main Street Lending Program, but with many unable to qualify, the recently introduced HOPE Act, if enacted, will fill a much-needed gap.
Although the possibility may...more
The update generally provides further clarifications to existing guidance, but one change regarding the Expanded Loan Facility could enable eligible borrowers to access additional funding that was previously unavailable to...more
7/21/2020
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Choosing the Right Facility for Your Business -
The flowchart presented here provides a simplified decision tree to assist you in making a selection that is right for your business. It highlights certain differences...more
On June 8, the Federal Reserve released updated guidance for the Main Street Lending Program.
Pillsbury’s Public Policy and Finance teams provide a synopsis of the often-updated program’s eligibility requirements and loan...more
On June 15, the Federal Reserve proposed to expand the Main Street Lending Program to benefit small and medium-sized nonprofits and released term sheets for public comment.
Our chart summarizes the proposed expansion,...more
On the newest episode of Industry Insights podcast, host Joel Simon and Daniel Budofsky discussed digital securities and virtual currencies. Joel Simon: While the world has been busy battling COVID-19, it has been making...more
Larger loans available, and more small and medium-sized businesses may qualify for support with new changes to minimum loan amounts and amortization schedule.
Minimum loan amounts reduced and maximum loan amounts increased...more
Banks considering lending under the Main Street Lending Program should take note of additional guidance issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
Eligible Lenders have the option to condition their funding of a Main...more
Companies that may want to borrow under the Main Street Lending Program should take note of additional guidance recently issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has issued further...more
6/2/2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a renewed focus on biotechnology and life sciences companies. Non-U.S. investors need to be aware of the potential that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) may...more
In response to public input, loan options under the Main Street Lending Program have increased and eligible businesses expanded.
The pool of businesses eligible to borrow has been expanded....more
Loans of $25 million to $150 million now available for mid- to large-sized businesses -
The Treasury Department and Federal Reserve has announced two new lending programs, as well as additional investment in and expansion...more
The CARES Act appropriates $500 billion in U.S. Department of Treasury loans and loan guarantees for mid-sized and large businesses, states and municipalities, in addition to the $350 billion it appropriates for small...more
TAKEAWAYS -
A transfer of control of a borrower or its business to non-U.S. lenders who exercise remedies under financing documents could trigger CFIUS issues.
CFIUS regulations adopted in February 2020 dramatically...more