For the last three weeks or so, the federal and state banking agencies, collectively and individually, have, with increasing urgency, called on financial institutions to meet the financial needs of customers impacted by the...more
A black swan has arrived – the Pandemic of 2020 and with it a bear market. As with previous black swan events, experts and leaders are in learning mode, with the facts and events evolving hourly. As my financial advisor told...more
3/16/2020
/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
FFIEC ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Material Adverse Change Clauses (MACs) ,
OCC ,
Public Health
Elections have consequences and the recent midterm elections are no exception. Having won the House majority, Democrats are expected to proceed with an ambitious agenda in January 2019. Much of the focus has been on how the...more
11/26/2018
/ Banking Sector ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Deregulation ,
Election Results ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Committee ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Investors ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Senate Finance Committee ,
Trump Administration
The flow of media coming at us reminds us that we continue to live in the challenging times that began in 2007. For our clients and companies, we can provide effective leadership and advice by maintaining focus on our...more