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Business economists, citing inflation, say Fed policy is too stimulative: NABE
Despite Fed assurances, inflation persists as a core concern of business economists, and most NABE survey respondents favor tighter monetary policy by the end of next year.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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SOFR gains but still has far to go as LIBOR replacement: analysts
The availability of a forward-looking term rate for the Fed’s preferred LIBOR replacement will boost acceptance, but the LIBOR phase-out still has far to go.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Crypto challenges shine light on CFOs' fiat currency management
Finance leaders have reason to avoid the volatility of alt coins but their lack of visibility into currency exposure could be leaving them vulnerable to a similar risk with some fiat currencies.
By Bob Stark • Aug. 18, 2021 -
Fintechs handled higher rate of suspicious PPP loans: study
Fintech and traditional lenders both started the program with suspicious loan rates of around 10%, but fintechs' suspicious loan rates grew to 40% when PPP ended, University of Texas, Austin, researchers found.
By Anna Hrushka • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Nasdaq diversity rule is 'credit positive' for companies: Moody's
Nasdaq will likely improve the credit outlook for its listed companies with a diversity standard that will increase disclosure and enable investors to more accurately compare companies, Moody’s Investors Service said.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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FTC unable to keep up with 'surge' in merger filings
The Federal Trade Commission said it “has been hit by a tidal wave of merger filings” and can’t complete reviews within the statutory period.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Fed risks letting 'inflation genie' out of bottle: CRS
The Federal Reserve may wait too long and attempt to slow inflation after it “has become embedded in people’s expectations,” the Congressional Research Service said.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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SEC may require climate risk disclosures in expanded 10-Ks: Gensler
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says a company, when filing mandatory climate risk disclosures, may need to measure carbon emissions across its “value chain.”
By Jim Tyson • July 28, 2021 -
Companies flush with capitalization options
A heady environment for both public and private investment is on track to continue, according to a KPMG analysis.
By Robert Freedman • July 22, 2021 -
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Companies plan bigger pay raises in 2022, survey finds
"The war for talent is pretty significant," says Adrienne Altman of Willis Towers Watson, whose survey shows companies plan to raise pay next year more than in 2021.
By Jim Tyson • July 20, 2021 -
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SPAC deals will rebound for remainder of 2021: EY
After a second-quarter slump, the SPAC market will rebound in the second half of 2021 as deal-makers adjust to tougher regulatory scrutiny, EY said.
By Jim Tyson • July 19, 2021 -
Borrowing costs drop for even riskier companies
Investors are accepting declining yields as they look for Treasury bond alternatives.
By Robert Freedman • July 16, 2021 -
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3 CFO tips for curbing a pandemic surge in bad debts: Gartner
Bad debt rose during the pandemic, but companies using sharper customer analysis can identify those firms that can pay and choose not to, Gartner says.
By Jim Tyson • July 9, 2021 -
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Risk management rises to No. 1 accounting priority during pandemic: ACCA
The coronavirus has compelled accountants to focus more on risk management than ever while highlighting the need to address climate change and other hazards, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants said.
By Jim Tyson • July 8, 2021 -
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Business loans 'especially slow' to transition from LIBOR, posing risks: FSB
U.S. securitizations and business loans need to speed the switch to LIBOR alternatives, the Financial Stability Board said, warning of financial instability.
By Jim Tyson • July 7, 2021 -
M&A hit record high during first half 2021: Refinitiv
Deal-making in the U.S. and worldwide rose to unprecedented highs during the first six months of 2021 as buyers took advantage of record-low interest rates, Refinitiv said.
By Jim Tyson • July 6, 2021 -
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U.S. gains support for 15% minimum global corporate tax from 130 countries
A 15% minimum global corporate tax will discourage companies from locating headquarters in the lowest-tax nations, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
By Jim Tyson • July 2, 2021 -
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Inflation to persist above 3% into 2022 as demand exceeds supply: Furman
Rising demand will confront supply bottlenecks and weak labor participation, fueling inflation in the months ahead, former White House economist Jason Furman said.
By Jim Tyson • July 2, 2021 -
Getting EBITDA and free cash flow right in credit deals
These non-standardized measures are important, but because they mean different things to different people, they should be used carefully in credit raises and other contexts.
By Robert Freedman • June 30, 2021 -
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Market volatility may rise on absence of clear LIBOR alternative: Fitch
A plan to wind down the use of LIBOR at the end of 2021 may lead to market instability because several reference rates are “vying” to become its successor, Fitch Ratings said.
By Jim Tyson • June 30, 2021 -
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SPACs will rebound in wake of tougher oversight: Duff & Phelps
Stricter regulation will likely bolster investor confidence and spur a resurgence in SPACs, Duff & Phelps said.
By Jim Tyson • June 25, 2021 -
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Gensler says alternative to LIBOR poses risk of manipulation
SEC Chair Gary Gensler warned of risks in replacing LIBOR with the Bloomberg Short Term Bank Yield Index.
By Jim Tyson • June 23, 2021 -
Loan default rate forecast falls as economy emerges from pandemic: Fitch
The receding pandemic and brighter prospects for some troubled sectors prompted an improved outlook for the default rate for leveraged loans, Fitch Ratings said.
By Jim Tyson • June 22, 2021 -
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Whistleblower plan to catch corporate tax cheats gets bipartisan push
Republican and Democratic senators seek to narrow the $630 billion annual tax gap by putting teeth into the IRS whistleblower program.
By Jim Tyson • June 18, 2021 -
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Fed forecasts higher inflation while sustaining record stimulus
Federal Reserve officials increased their forecasts for inflation while holding the benchmark rate at a record low and pushing forward with monthly bond purchases.
By Jim Tyson • June 16, 2021
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