02/24/2014
Marijuana Money Isn't Welcome at This Bank
Even though the federal government has eased the way for banks to do business with the marijuana industry, at least one major lender is refusing to take the bait.
02/24/2014
Even though the federal government has eased the way for banks to do business with the marijuana industry, at least one major lender is refusing to take the bait.
02/24/2014
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Zurich-based Credit Suisse Group AG for violating the federal securities laws by providing cross-border brokerage and investment advisory services to U.S. clients without first registe
02/24/2014
UBS is seeking immunity in the US and European Union as part of the global investigation of currency markets
02/21/2014
These examinations will concentrate on the advisers’ compliance programs, filings and disclosure, marketing, portfolio management, and safekeeping of client assets.
02/21/2014
Investors with investments linked to Bernard Madoff may have the opportunity to claim compensation.
02/20/2014
David Einhorn has filed a lawsuit seeking to unmask the identity of an anonymous financial blogger who, he says, disclosed that Mr. Einhorn’s hedge fund was buying shares in a technology company.
02/20/2014
Pension funds-led litigation results in third largest MBS class action payment
02/19/2014
An investment firm in West Palm Beach and its owner must pay nearly $1.6 million in penalties and return $4.7 million to about 200 customers it cheated on precious-metals transactions
02/19/2014
A federal judge is presiding over an arraignment for a former Wilmington Trust executive accused of scheming with another bank executive to make improper loans to each other from their respective banks.
02/18/2014
Overseas banks look set to win only minor concessions when the Federal Reserve signs off on new capital rules next week
02/18/2014
The supporters urged the judge overseeing the deal to reject AIG's efforts to delay its approval, according to documents submitted to the court late on Friday.
02/17/2014
The Obama administration on Friday issued new law-enforcement guidelines aimed at encouraging banks to start doing business with state-licensed marijuana suppliers, like those in Colorado, even though such enterprises remain illegal under federal law.
02/17/2014
The Handler Thayer team hopes for a third consecutive win at the annual awards dinner to be held in New York City on February 24th.
02/13/2014
A number of institutional investors including BlackRock Inc are considering the possibility of legal action against Ocwen Financial Corp over its mortgage servicing practices
02/13/2014
BlackRock Inc., which advised governments during the financial crisis on hard-to-value assets, is now focusing more on helping banks comply with new regulations
02/13/2014
A former financial adviser with Bank of America in Reno has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on fraud and tax evasion charges as part of a scheme federal prosecutors say he used to defraud six people out of more than $2 million.
02/13/2014
Puerto Rican investors are lining up for arbitration with UBS AG over losses when the commonwealth's bonds plunged last year.
02/12/2014
Throughout their tenure, these professionals have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to our clients and the Firm
02/12/2014
These recent distinctions highlight the firms strong leadership in tax and estate planning for high net worth international private clients.
02/12/2014
She is a commercial litigator with a focus on the health care, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. She has substantial experience in a range of federal, state, and administrative proceedings, including multidistrict and class action litigation