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Buybacks: Is Reform Overdue?

Credit & Capital

Buybacks: Is Reform Overdue?

Regulators are asking who is ultimately benefiting from share repurchases.

By Lauren Muskett | April 25, 2019

Will Tech Preserve the Cheap Cost of Capital?

Will Tech Preserve the Cheap Cost of Capital?

On the contrary, those who say technological advances will help keep bond yields low are off-base, a top analyst claims.

By David McCann | December 14, 2017

SEC Unfairly Seen as Scapegoat for IPO Slump

Risk & Compliance

SEC Unfairly Seen as Scapegoat for IPO Slump

The commission and Congress have actually done much to ease the way for new IPOs, a capital markets attorney says.

By Thomas Conaghan | October 30, 2017

What’s Wrong with Crowdfunding?

What’s Wrong with Crowdfunding?

The JOBS Act was designed to help online capital formation. So far, the results have been disappointing.

By Vincent Ryan | February 6, 2017

Retail Investors Highly Confident in U.S. Capital Markets

Investor Relations

Retail Investors Highly Confident in U.S. Capital Markets

More investors say they trust auditors, financial analysts, and rating agencies, according to a new survey.

By Sean Allocca | September 29, 2016

EU Seeks to Lighten Burdens of Smaller Lenders

EU Seeks to Lighten Burdens of Smaller Lenders

European commissioner doesn't want to burden smaller lenders "with the same requirements we need for bigger, riskier ones.”

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 26, 2015

How to Get Your Company Acquired

How to Get Your Company Acquired

Companies considering an exit strategy that involves being acquired need to be properly prepared.

By David Goldenberg and Conrad Everhard | November 6, 2014

How to Talk to Activist Investors

How to Talk to Activist Investors

Activist investors are turning up the heat at public companies. It’s up to CFOs to stay cool — and communicative.

By Keith Button | May 23, 2014

Ten Steps to End the Dash for Cash

Ten Steps to End the Dash for Cash

Quick cash fixes at the end of fiscal years are frequently harmful.

By Dan Ginsberg | December 30, 2013

Eyes on the Price

Eyes on the Price

Four finance executives reveal how they avoid overpaying for an acquisition.

By Vincent Ryan | March 21, 2013

Restoring Balance to Bankruptcy

Restoring Balance to Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 cases increasingly emphasize creditor interests instead of the rebuilding of companies, experts say.

By Vincent Ryan | February 7, 2013

Are Swap Futures the Future?

Risk Management

Are Swap Futures the Future?

Interest-rate swap futures and centrally cleared swaps may become viable alternatives to over-the-counter contracts.

By Vincent Ryan | December 15, 2012

Treasury: Faster and Cheaper, but Better?

Cash Management

Treasury: Faster and Cheaper, but Better?

Companies are laser-focused on cost-cutting and efficiency, but those may be the wrong goals.

By Vincent Ryan | December 15, 2012

Advertise, but Verify

Advertise, but Verify

Companies can market private offerings far and wide under the JOBS Act. But there&spamp;rsquo;s a compliance catch.

By Vincent Ryan | November 15, 2012

Consider the Alternatives

Consider the Alternatives

Companies rejected by banks are finding a friend in alternative lenders.

By Vincent Ryan | November 15, 2012