Bankruptcy Blogs

Give Basel a Chance Before Introducing New Reforms

04/12/13

Numerous components of Basel III could empower bank regulators to increase the amount of capital banks hold, especially for large banks.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Gordon Ramsay Edition

04/12/13

It’s a light week here on The Broke and the Beautiful. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is getting sued, and some college interns have new ideas for Twinkies. Also, Inverness Distribution won a settlement that’ll let it sell off international distribution rights.

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Think Twice Before Entering Volatile Leverage Loan Market

04/12/13

Investors in search of yield are supporting a return to more aggressive, higher-risk transactions. Banks need the discipline of fixed underwriting standards to prevent mindless herding.

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JPM, Wells Earnings; European Banking Update; Bitcoin's Big Investors

04/12/13

Breaking News This Morning ...

JPM Earnings: JPMorgan Chase kicked off earnings season today by announcing a 33% rise in net income in the first quarter. The bank reported a profit $6.53 billion, or $1.59 a share, besting analyst expectations of about $5.4 billion in net income. Per the Journal, "strong investment-banking results offset declining mortgage revenue." Per some live-tweeting, JPM CEO Jamie Dimon dodged questions regarding the shareholder proposal to break up his role as...

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The Daily Docket: Reader’s Digest Allowed to Sell European Units

04/12/13
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A copy of Reader’s Digest at a store in New York in August 2009.

Reader’s Digest Association Inc.

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Spring 2013 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available

04/11/13

The Spring 2013 edition of the Absolute Priority newsletter, published by the Bankruptcy & Restructuring group at Cooley LLP, of which I am a member, has now been released. The newsletter gives updates on current developments and trends in the bankruptcy and workout area.

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Prospects Bright for Stronger CRA, Fair Lending Oversight

04/11/13

The sensitivity now present at the highest levels of the Fed, OCC and FDIC offers great promise to consumers looking to acquire responsible loans from the banking industry.

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