ArticleISDA CDS NTCE ExtensionISDA has extended the closing date for the CDS NTCE Protocol by two weeks. The Protocol will now close on Oct. 28.United StatesFinance and BankingHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleISDA Encourages EU-U.S. Common Framework On Bank Capital RequirementsISDA CEO Scott O'Malia observed a "genuine eagerness for a global agreement" on bank capital requirements and encouraged U.S. and European regulators, in developing these requirements...United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleISDA Provides Guidance For OTC Transactions During Dec. 5 Market ClosuresISDA provided guidance on the operation of OTC derivatives transactions affected by the closure of certain U.S. markets on Wednesday, December 5, 2018United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleISDA Provides Guidance For Smart Derivatives ContractsISDA provided "high-level" guidance on the application of smart contracts to derivatives.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleJapanese Bank Settles Lawsuit Against NYDFS In Connection With OCC Charter ConversionA Japanese bank agreed to pay the New York State Department of Financial Services ("NYDFS") $33 million to settle claims.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleJeff Johnston And Mike Mascia Webinar In Connection With Pink Book ReleaseJeff Johnston and Mike Mascia sat down with James Strode of Global Legal Group for a webinar this week discussing the state of the Fund Finance market...United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleJens Weidmann Re-Elected As Chair Of The Bank Of International Settlements BoardOn May 8, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements announced the re-election of Jens Weidmann, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, as Chair of the BIS Board.United StatesFinance and BankingA&O Shearman
ArticleJOBS Act 2? A Kickstart To The Jumpstart?Momentum seems to be building for additional measures that may address issues that the JOBS Act did not tackle. United StatesFinance and BankingMorrison Foerster
ArticleJoint Forum Publishes Recommendations For Point Of Sale Disclosure In The Insurance, Banking And Securities SectorsThe Joint Forum published a report on the differences to point of sale disclosure in investment or savings products in the insurance, banking and securities sectors.United StatesFinance and BankingA&O Shearman
ArticleJP Morgan And Others Voluntarily Dismissed From FHLB Boston's RMBS SuitOn May 8, 2015, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston filed a stipulation of voluntary dismissal with prejudice of claims it levied against JP Morgan Chase & Co., the Bear Stearns Companies Inc., EMC Mortgage Corporation and other entities. United StatesFinance and BankingOrrick
ArticleJPMorgan Agrees To $4.5 Billion Settlement In RMBS SuitOn November 15, JPMorgan Chase & Co. agreed to pay 21 institutional investors $4.5 billion to settle all representation and warranty claims, as well as servicing claims, in respect of all RMBS securitizations issued by JPMorgan and Bear Stearns between 2005 and 2008United StatesFinance and BankingOrrick
ArticleJPMorgan Launches Debut Active ETFJPMorgan Asset Management launched its first alternative and actively managed ETF. United StatesFinance and BankingHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleJPMorgan Settles RMBS Class ActionWithout admitting any wrongdoing JPMorgan agreed to pay plaintiffs $388 million, subject to court approval. United StatesFinance and BankingOrrick
ArticleJPMorgan Settles RMBS Litigation Brought By SyncoraOn February 24, monoline insurer Syncora Guarantee, Inc. announced that it had reached a settlement of RMBS litigation against JP Morgan Chase for an undisclosed sum. United StatesFinance and BankingOrrick
ArticleKBRA Assesses Subscription Facilities In Light Of Market ChallengesKroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) examines its portfolio of rated subscriptions facilities in a report published this week. The report reviews KBRA's $11.3 billion of rated debt portfolio spanning over 40 funds...United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleKBRA Releases SuperReturn North America And Private Credit U.S. Conference RecapsKroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) this week released a recap of Informa Connect's SuperReturn North America conference on private equityUnited StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleKeep Your Eyes On Mark-to-MarketWe report elsewhere in this issue on Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden's proposed mark-to-market tax on billionaires.United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleKey Insights In Data Centre FinancingsIn a world of ever-increasing demand for digital services there is a growing and continually evolving market...United StatesFinance and BankingRopes & Gray LLP
ArticleKey Takeaways: "Is It Something I Said? Managing Securitization Workouts Within The Ecosystem Of The Trust"The final panel of CREFC Miami, which included partner Lisa Pauquette, brought together the themes that had been running through...United StatesFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleLael Brainard Sworn In As A Member Of The Fed BoardOn June 16, Lael Brainard took the oath of office as a member of the Fed Board.United StatesFinance and BankingOrrick