Bankruptcy Blogs

How Supreme Court could decide CFPB constitutionality question

09/23/19

If the court agrees to hear the case, its conservative majority could make it easier for a president to fire a CFPB director, though other outcomes are possible.

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OptimumBank, Interamerican finally free of post-crisis regulatory orders

09/23/19

The Florida banks had spent years addressing credit quality and capital issues.

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What Middle East turmoil could mean for U.S. energy lenders

09/23/19

The rise in prices caused by the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil installations should help banks recoup some losses from the 2016 downturn. Harder to gauge is the impact the price volatility will have on U.S. energy production and, in turn, loan demand.

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Belt-tightening success may lead banks to more ... belt-tightening

09/23/19

A new study suggests banks have the ability to operate leaner than ever before. That could fuel investor demands for more cost cutting and drive more banks to pursue M&A.

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Kabbage founders launch startup to connect small businesses with gig workers

09/23/19

The startup, Drum, provides a marketplace for small businesses to offer promotions to influencers who can help them drum up business.1:54 PM?

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Biggest banks sit out industry climate-goals pledge

09/23/19

Only three of the world's 10 biggest banks joined the coalition of 130 global financial firms in agreeing to align their business with international efforts to address climate change and other environmental issues.

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House Republicans urge OCC to reverse effects of Madden ruling

09/23/19

All of the GOP members on the House Financial Services Committee called on the regulator to consider "administrative decisions" to offset the impact of the 2015 decision.

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Banks and Thrifts with the Most Deposits

09/23/19

On Jun. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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Banks and Thrifts with the Most Assets

09/23/19

On Jun. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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The Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy (and an NCBJ program invitation)

09/23/19

By filing a bankruptcy petition last week, Purdue Pharma is automatically protected against many types of collection and litigation by operation of federal law. Seeking to turn this already-potent shield into something more formidable, the company has asked a bankruptcy judge to enjoin state and local government actions that might qualify as police and regulatory, and to shield members of the Sackler family and other third parties f

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