Government May Extend Exec Pay Oversight
June 22, 2009
Obama’s recent appointment of an executive compensation czar to oversee pay at companies that have received federal assistance could result in the government’s eventually dictating executive compensation practices for all companies.
June 22, 2009
Obama’s recent appointment of an executive compensation czar to oversee pay at companies that have received federal assistance could result in the government’s eventually dictating executive compensation practices for all companies.
Regulations to Increase Shareholder Power
June 19, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Obama’s financial-market reforms announced Wednesday will be the starting point for new US systemic risk regulation and corporate governance rules, especially regarding shareholder rights.
June 19, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Obama’s financial-market reforms announced Wednesday will be the starting point for new US systemic risk regulation and corporate governance rules, especially regarding shareholder rights.
10 Banks Repay $68B in TARP Funds
June 18, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Treasury indicated that banks could begin repaying money they received under the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program.
June 18, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Treasury indicated that banks could begin repaying money they received under the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program.
Obama Debuts New Reforms
June 18, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
President Obama detailed his administration’s overhaul of the financial regulatory structure yesterday, introducing a slew of new guidelines for the nation’s economic structure moving out of the recession.
June 18, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
President Obama detailed his administration’s overhaul of the financial regulatory structure yesterday, introducing a slew of new guidelines for the nation’s economic structure moving out of the recession.
Obama Wants Derivatives Regulation
June 17, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Among the financial reforms that President Obama will announce today is a reformation of the regulatory structure overhanging derivatives trading.
June 17, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Among the financial reforms that President Obama will announce today is a reformation of the regulatory structure overhanging derivatives trading.
Investors Lose Faith in Ratings Agencies
June 16, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Many investors have lost faith in the major rating agencies and critics argue that S&P, Moody’s and others were slow to downgrade risky securities and companies that were tied to subprime loans and other exotic assets.
June 16, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Many investors have lost faith in the major rating agencies and critics argue that S&P, Moody’s and others were slow to downgrade risky securities and companies that were tied to subprime loans and other exotic assets.
Regulator Op-Ed Outlines Plans for Future
June 15, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Days before the scheduled release of the Obama administration’s new financial regulatory framework, two top regulatory officials have published an op-ed in the Washington Post that offers a preview of things to come.
June 15, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Days before the scheduled release of the Obama administration’s new financial regulatory framework, two top regulatory officials have published an op-ed in the Washington Post that offers a preview of things to come.
BofA’s Lewis Feels the Heat
June 12, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
U.S. lawmakers voiced their anger with CEO Kenneth Lewis and government regulators yesterday, over emails that suggest the bank should have known earlier about growing losses at Merrill Lynch.
June 12, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
U.S. lawmakers voiced their anger with CEO Kenneth Lewis and government regulators yesterday, over emails that suggest the bank should have known earlier about growing losses at Merrill Lynch.
Fed Put Pressure on BofA in Emails
June 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Emails revealed by congressional investigators show that representatives from the Federal Reserve were hostile towards Bank of America in the midst of its buyout attempt of Merrill Lynch.
June 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Emails revealed by congressional investigators show that representatives from the Federal Reserve were hostile towards Bank of America in the midst of its buyout attempt of Merrill Lynch.
Schapiro Fights Lawmakers to Fix Agency
June 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement lawyers are discussing placing the agency into specialized groups.
June 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement lawyers are discussing placing the agency into specialized groups.
Feinberg to Oversee Exec Compensation
June 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Treasury Department appointed Washington lawyer, Kenneth R. Feinberg, to oversee the compensation of employees at the seven companies receiving financial assistance from the government.
June 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Treasury Department appointed Washington lawyer, Kenneth R. Feinberg, to oversee the compensation of employees at the seven companies receiving financial assistance from the government.
Judge Dismisses Suit Against Intel Board
June 9, 2009
A federal judge in Delaware said he would grant Intel’s motion to dismiss a derivative shareholder suit that was prompted by antitrust allegations against the chip maker.
June 9, 2009
A federal judge in Delaware said he would grant Intel’s motion to dismiss a derivative shareholder suit that was prompted by antitrust allegations against the chip maker.
Second Round of Stress Tests Possible
June 9, 2009
A report to be released today by the Congressional Oversight Panel is expected to recommend a second round of “stress tests” for the country’s beleaguered bank sector.
June 9, 2009
A report to be released today by the Congressional Oversight Panel is expected to recommend a second round of “stress tests” for the country’s beleaguered bank sector.
Ex-Tyco Execs Lose Supreme Court Appeal
June 9, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Supreme Court is refusing to hear an appeal from two former top executives of Tyco International that challenges their convictions for fraud and larceny involving more than $100 million in bonuses.
June 9, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Supreme Court is refusing to hear an appeal from two former top executives of Tyco International that challenges their convictions for fraud and larceny involving more than $100 million in bonuses.
Second Round of Stress Tests Possible
June 9, 2009
A report to be released today by the Congressional Oversight Panel is expected to recommend a second round of “stress tests” for the country’s beleaguered bank sector.
June 9, 2009
A report to be released today by the Congressional Oversight Panel is expected to recommend a second round of “stress tests” for the country’s beleaguered bank sector.
Ex-Tyco Execs Lose Supreme Court Appeal
June 9, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Supreme Court is refusing to hear an appeal from two former top executives of Tyco International that challenges their convictions for fraud and larceny involving more than $100 million in bonuses.
June 9, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Supreme Court is refusing to hear an appeal from two former top executives of Tyco International that challenges their convictions for fraud and larceny involving more than $100 million in bonuses.
Derivatives Traders to Face House Hearing
June 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Representatives from the world’s various over-the-counter (OTC) derivative trading firms will be subject to testify before a House panel on their practices.
June 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Representatives from the world’s various over-the-counter (OTC) derivative trading firms will be subject to testify before a House panel on their practices.
Obama to Unveil Compensation Regulator
June 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
In a move that will likely be met with considerable reluctance by an already-beleaguered Wall Street, the Obama administration is to require all firms that received two rounds of federal bailout funding to submit major executive pay changes for regulatory approval.
June 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
In a move that will likely be met with considerable reluctance by an already-beleaguered Wall Street, the Obama administration is to require all firms that received two rounds of federal bailout funding to submit major executive pay changes for regulatory approval.
Obama to Unveil Compensation Regulator
June 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
In a move that will likely be met with considerable reluctance by an already-beleaguered Wall Street, the Obama administration is to require all firms that received two rounds of federal bailout funding to submit major executive pay changes for regulatory approval.
June 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
In a move that will likely be met with considerable reluctance by an already-beleaguered Wall Street, the Obama administration is to require all firms that received two rounds of federal bailout funding to submit major executive pay changes for regulatory approval.
Derivatives Traders to Face House Hearing
June 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Representatives from the world’s various over-the-counter (OTC) derivative trading firms will be subject to testify before a House panel on their practices.
June 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Representatives from the world’s various over-the-counter (OTC) derivative trading firms will be subject to testify before a House panel on their practices.