The Federal Reserve took additional actions on April 9 to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the US economy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This LawFlash covers the new and expanded programs, and...more
Originally published on May 6, 2020. Last updated as of June 29, 2020. On June 29, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the “New York Fed”) published an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) concerning...more
Originally published on May 6, 2020. Last updated as of June 22, 2020. On June 15, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the “New York Fed”) published an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) concerning...more
On May 4, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the “Federal Reserve”) released Frequently Asked Questions (the “FAQs”) regarding the Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility (“PMCCF”) program, providing greater detail...more
On May 4, 2020, the Federal Reserve published an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) concerning the Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility (the “PMCCF”) and Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility (the...more
On May 4, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (“the Fed”) released Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) regarding the previously announced Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility (“PMCCF”) and the Secondary Market...more
Additional corporate credit facilities under the CARES Act for corporate debt and corporate bonds issued by eligible issuers. Treasury will provide $75 billion in equity to the PMCCF and SMCCF. ...more
Further economic measures provide support for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as state and local economies facing pandemic hardships. The Federal Reserve, in its continuing efforts to safeguard financial markets,...more
Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act authorizes the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) in “unusual and exigent circumstances” to establish programs or facilities with “broad-based eligibility” that allow a Federal Reserve Bank...more
On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve issued a term sheet for each of the Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility (“PMCCF”) and the Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility (the “SMCCF”). Under the PMCCF and the SMCCF, the...more
On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (the “Fed”) released an updated term sheet for the Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility (“PMCCF”) program, providing additional detail and further clarification of...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) became law on March 27, 2020. The economic stimulus package in the CARES Act includes federal funding for business stimulus across three broad categories. ...more