Capital Markets

Whipping Inflation May Require Chancing a Recession
Capital Markets

Whipping Inflation May Require Chancing a Recession

A more aggressive campaign to hike interest rates makes an economic downturn more likely.
By Ted Jackson | April 6, 2022
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Weekly Stat: High Volatility Index Readings Curb IPOs
Capital Markets

Weekly Stat: High Volatility Index Readings Curb IPOs

Companies hoping to go public have been stifled by the first-quarter’s volatility.
By Vincent Ryan | March 18, 2022
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American Apparel Cost Cuts May Not Be Enough
Credit & Capital

American Apparel Cost Cuts May Not Be Enough

The embattled retailer may not have sufficient financing commitments to meet its needs over the next 12 months.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 28, 2021
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The House Sticks its Nose into Audit Rotation
Management Accounting

The House Sticks its Nose into Audit Rotation

U.S. Representatives are not merely waging a fight against auditor rotation. They are trying to marginalize the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
By Vincent Ryan | October 24, 2021
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IPO Activity Slows in Q3 to $94.6B in Proceeds
IPOs

IPO Activity Slows in Q3 to $94.6B in Proceeds

"Global IPO markets continue to perform well in Q3 2021, already outperforming the entirety of 2020 by both deal numbers and proceeds."
By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2021
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CFOs: Time to Reconsider SPAC Deals
Mergers & Acquisitions

CFOs: Time to Reconsider SPAC Deals

Merging with a special-purpose acquisition company is now a hazardous way to raise capital and go public.
By Vincent Ryan | September 30, 2021
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SEC Gives Bond Dealers 3-Month Reprieve
Risk & Compliance

SEC Gives Bond Dealers 3-Month Reprieve

The commission has delayed enforcement of amendments to a disclosure rule amid concerns over its potential impact on the bond markets.
By Matthew Heller | September 27, 2021
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SEC Brings First Crowdfunding Fraud Case
Risk & Compliance

SEC Brings First Crowdfunding Fraud Case

A Michigan businessman and two associates allegedly misrepresented that their crowdfunding offerings would raise money for cannabis real estate investments.
By Matthew Heller | September 20, 2021
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3 Things CFOs Need to Know About FX Hedging
Risk

3 Things CFOs Need to Know About FX Hedging

CFOs need to own a hedging program’s objectives and recognize its limitations.
By Helen Kane | September 13, 2021
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Historic Lows in Net Interest Margins Bedevil U.S. Banks
Trade Finance

Historic Lows in Net Interest Margins Bedevil U.S. Banks

Lower demand for credit and tighter net interest margins limited the second-quarter earnings of U.S. financial institutions.
By Vincent Ryan | September 8, 2021
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SPAC Activity Falls in Q2
Credit & Capital

SPAC Activity Falls in Q2

The second quarter marked the lowest quarter of SPAC offerings since last year's second quarter.
By Lauren Muskett | September 2, 2021
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Forbes Media Going Public Via SPAC
Credit & Capital

Forbes Media Going Public Via SPAC

The deal values the company at a pro forma enterprise value of $630 million.
By Lauren Muskett | August 26, 2021
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Meme Stock Phenomenon Presents Opportunities for CFOs
Turnarounds

Meme Stock Phenomenon Presents Opportunities for CFOs

What starts out as a “cultish response to a flagging brand” can result in favorable outcomes for the formerly distressed issuer.
By Vincent Ryan | August 19, 2021
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Heading for the SPAC Finish Line
Technology

Heading for the SPAC Finish Line

KORE Wireless readies for the close of its merger with Cerberus Telecom Acquisition Corp.
By Vincent Ryan | August 11, 2021
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SEC Backs Nasdaq’s Boardroom Diversity Plan
Risk & Compliance

SEC Backs Nasdaq’s Boardroom Diversity Plan

The decision "marks a historic moment for advocates and investors who have been pushing for [more diversity] in corporate America’s higher ranks."
By Matthew Heller | August 10, 2021
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