Bankruptcy Blogs

Fed veteran chosen as agency's top lawyer

07/06/17

Mark Van Der Weide will become the Federal Reserve Board's general counsel later this summer, succeeding Scott Alvarez.

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Worldpay/Vantiv deal analyzed; AIG hires a COO

07/06/17

The merger of the U.K. and U.S. payments processors carries both benefits and risks; Duperreault taps Marsh & McLennan veteran.

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Auto finance startup gets a boost from Volkswagen

07/06/17

Irvine, Calif.-based AutoGravity has received $30 million in equity financing from VW Credit, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Delinquencies on car loans, credit cards at highest levels since 2012

07/06/17

A new report from the American Bankers Association reinforces existing concerns about the ability of U.S. consumers to manage all of their debts.

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FDIC, Fed publish big banks' living wills

07/05/17

The agencies released public portions of livings wills that were due July 1 while also announcing an extension for AIG and Prudential.

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Private bank Brown Brothers Harriman creates fintech position

07/05/17

The nearly 200-year-old firm wants to help clients access, organize, transmit and use data more effectively.

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Message to branch staff: Don’t fear automation

07/05/17

Whether it is a bank branch or an automated fast-food kiosk, talented and engaged employees will remain integral to future success.

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Behind every good M&A deal is a good succession plan

07/05/17

Sellers may shy away from partnering with banks that rely too heavily on one individual for their success, so buyers must show they are ready to handle unexpected departures or illnesses involving key personnel.

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Who owns what, really? In securities, Delaware may soon clear things up

07/05/17

Delaware corporations will soon be able to issue shares on a blockchain. Beyond the capital markets, the move has implications for the way banks stake their claims to collateral.

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Will housing finance reform hurt small banks?

07/05/17

The renewed debate on reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is focused on how small and midsize banks would be affected.

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