Credit Suisse and Additional Tier 1 Bondholders
On March 19th, 2023, the Union Bank of Switzerland (“UBS”) announced its intention to acquire…
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With the Fed Handing Out Parachutes, Will More Banks Want to Jump Out of Planes?
While facing a crisis with investors running to pull their money out of Silicon Valley…
The Shrinking Separation Between Big Tech and Banks
Consumers have three payment options when checking out in a store – cash, card, or…
How Sanctions on Russia are Affecting the U.S. Economy
Background Russia’s war on Ukraine has shaken the world and upended decades of peace on…
Political Shift in the FDIC
Friday, February 4th, marked Chairman Jelena McWilliams’ final day as head of the Federal Deposit…
The BitLicense: Regulatory Overreach or Prudent Response?
The BitLicense is a business license issued for cryptocurrency operations in New York State.[1] Intended…
Dodd-Frank: Security vs. Cost
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act” or the “Act”)…
Libor Pains: The Search for a Replacement Rate Might Be a Rough Birth
The London Interbank Offered Rate (“Libor”) is an average of the estimated interest rates that…
A Bad Breakup: Non-Compete Agreements
Corporate non-compete agreements have recently become a hotly debated issue centered around whether they are…
Following Lifting of Nuclear Sanctions, Boeing and Iran Air Strike Deal
The United States government has imposed economic sanctions programs on Iran since 1979, following the…