Bankruptcy Blogs

While banks should be wary of potential restrictions on the H-1B visa program, policymakers should be mindful of the consequences of limiting H-1B visas too severely.

Networking is a skill, and banks would be wise to offer their employees a little guidance on how to do it effectively. Otherwise, there will be more failed efforts, like this one from a new banker in town who surely thinks he "networked" at a recent golf tournament. Here are a few tips to maximize the time and money you invest in such events.

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Goldman's Goings On: Goldman Sachs has opened an online bank offering high-yield savings accounts (1.05%, 100 time more than at any Big Four bank) and certificates of deposit (1% on one-year CDs; 2% on five-years) for the average Joe, begging the question from industry observers: why is Goldman so hungry for retail deposits? First, financial regulation. Consumer deposits are a steadier and lower-cost source of funding than short-term loans from other financial...

What does a chief culture officer do? Though this is an uncommon title in banking, it is starting to pop up in more executive suites. HereÂ's why one bank sees the role as an important factor in its effort to excel.

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In a 13 page decision, released April 22, 2016, Judge Gross of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court granted a motion to dismiss an adversary proceeding and sanctioned the Plaintiff – disallowing any further litigation against the defendants in the Bankruptcy Court.  Judge Gross’ opinion is available here (the “Opinion”).