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Mickey, Spiderman Suit Up with "Belt and Suspenders"
In what looks like an unnecessarily cautious move, Disney and Marvel insert a provision in their merger-deal language to guard against losing tax-free status. September 9, 2009
Total Liabilities
Getting banks to improve their funding profiles will not be easy. September 4, 2009
Stock Answers
Secondary offerings are back in vogue, with a few twists. September 1, 2009
Countdown Begins on "AHYDO" Exception
Companies may be in a rush to complete debt-for-debt exchanges before the rule that provides the tax benefits expires. August 31, 2009
Women, Testosterone, and Finance
Hormones, not sexism, explain why fewer women than men work in banks. August 28, 2009
Need Cash? Go Buy It.
That was one CFO's solution for keeping his small company afloat as it waits for regulatory approval of its product and continues to burn through funds. August 27, 2009
Dear CFO: Watch Your Loan Loss Reserves
The SEC issues a new letter aimed at financial institution CFOs, emphasizing the need to "reassess" loan loss reserves in light of the economic slump. August 21, 2009
Surveys Say...
Three recent surveys suggest a business world that is feeling less worried about the economy, but is still resigned to a long recovery process with limited hiring. August 21, 2009
Will Bank Regulators Diverge from GAAP?
The FDIC will discuss new accounting rules at its board meeting next week, and once again, the idea of slipping free of bothersome rules is likely to be on the table. August 20, 2009
Get Ready for the Next Fair-Value Showdown
By the end of the year, FASB likely will release more details on its proposed mark-to-market rules for loans. Expect the banking industry to balk, again. August 18, 2009