Issues : Legal
Foreign Banks Watch Out: A Look at Liquidation Law in New York
Weil attorneys Derrick Cephas and Dimia Fogam talk about New York’s ring-fencing law, which allows creditors to lay claim against the New York assets of foreign banks.
European Crisis: Should US Banks Be Concerned?
In an interconnected world, are Europe’s problems our own? We asked legal experts their take.
Dodd-Frank, Basel III and the Age of Uncertainty
Sullivan & Cromwell attorneys discuss the many things that remain unresolved under the new regulatory regime.
How to Win the Regulators’ Approval
Since a good relationship with regulators is paramount, Bank Director polled attorneys and former regulators on what they found to be the best “first steps” in achieving this.
When Should You Hire A General Counsel?
Bank Director asks attorneys for their opinions on when a bank should hire its own in-house legal expert.
International M&A: Will China Buy More U.S. Banks?
Attorneys weigh in on the role they think international acquirers will play over the next two to three years.
Volcker Rule: Hero or Villain?
We asked legal experts whether they thought the Volcker rule would serve its purpose of lowering the risk profiles for large banks. Their answer? A resounding no.
Debate: How Will the CFPB Impact Banks?
Attorneys predict how the CFPB will affect the sector and discuss the impact they’ve seen so far.
FDIC Lawsuits: Avoiding the Worst Outcome
While the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. lawsuits paint a picture of inattentive, runaway directors and officers, a number of the practices that the FDIC found objectionable could be found at many healthy institutions.