Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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Reynolds Holding

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

On October 19, 2022, 19 Republican state attorneys general (the AGs) launched a coordinated investigation by issuing civil investigative demands (CIDs) to six major US banks. The CIDs seek information related to the banks’ membership in the United Nations’ Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) and other climate-related initiatives.

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Global Finance

APRIL 7, 2025

Plaid connects to bank accounts and Stripe connects to cards. Fintechs are joined by big banks like HSBC and Standard Chartered and online giants like Amazon, Alibaba, and PayPal in mining this new line of business. Some banks are building their own banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platforms.

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 11, 2022

There are few topics as heated as age and investment banking. What should I do with my life if I’m too old for banking?”. If you are older than these age ranges and still want to win a traditional investment banking role, you should start by asking yourself, “Why?” Instead, it mostly produces comments such as: “Am I too old?

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Peak Business Valuation

MAY 13, 2023

It is important to know the documents needed for an SBA Loan before starting the application process. When applying for an SBA loan, it is crucial to ensure that you have the necessary documentation. Below we highlight several documents needed for an SBA loan. In the following paragraphs, we review a few of these documents.

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Reynolds Holding

JUNE 8, 2023

In a recent paper , we examine whether listed bank holding companies (BHCs) that are small enough to stay private are riskier than private BHCs that are large enough to go public but have opted not to do so. The banking industry is highly competitive, which leads management to seek better financial results and invest in risky projects.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Byadran Lkhagvasuren, governor of the Bank of Mongolia, speaks to Global Finance about the country’s growth prospects and its pursuit of sustainable economic development. The Bank of Mongolia started repaying the PBoC [People’s Bank of China] swap line in late 2023 to reduce interest costs and improve the central bank’s balance sheet.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 7, 2022

Filings made by multilateral development banks. Form 144 will now be an online fillable document similar to Forms 3, 4 and 5, making all filings machine readable and easily accessible online. “Glossy” annual reports to security holders. Form 6-K filings [1]. Notices of exempt solicitations and exempt preliminary roll-up communications.

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IVSC

JANUARY 24, 2024

This substantial update includes new chapters on Data & Inputs, Documentation, and Financial Instruments , alongside a reordered General Standards section that more accurately reflects the modern valuation process. Documentation Updated requirements for comprehensive record-keeping in line with national standards and regulations.

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Global Finance

JULY 31, 2024

Banks function in a digital economy where threats are constantly rising – there were twice as many unique cyber incidents in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year. One reason why North American banks’ lag on cybersecurity could be the challenge to find talent. It was slightly higher in North American though at 4.3%

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Global Finance

MARCH 26, 2025

Major global banks and financial institutions are increasing their participation in the social bond market, strengthening the role of debt capital in addressing social challenges across the world. The transaction aligns with the banks Sustainability Bond Framework, which applies environmental and social standards across sensitive sectors.

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Global Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Its new generative AI tool analyzes and summarizes the minutes and announcements from the Monetary Policy Committee of Brazil’s central bank and the Federal Open Market Committee of the US Federal Reserve. The bank believes it creates analyses and summaries that are faster and more bias-free than traditional analyses.

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 7, 2024

But even with this, you need to start earlier because fewer banks will be open to hiring you, and the banks that are open to hiring you tend to finish recruiting earlier. Instead, you also get: Resume/CV and Cover Letter Editing – You can go back and forth until you get the documents you’re happy with. If your GPA is below 3.0,

Banking 82

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

One of the more controversial industry groups is public finance investment banking. The controversy starts with the name: Is public finance “really” investment banking? You could argue this either way, but the short answer is yes , public finance still counts as investment banking. more limited exit opportunities).

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Simply Treasury

AUGUST 3, 2022

Automated bank connectivity through a single secure channel has become essential to reduce costs, facilitate on-boarding by banks, secure transactions, speed up and automate reconciliations and reduce staff workload. A “Bank Single Gateway” is no longer a "plus", but a "must" that every fund servicer or fund should have.

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Global Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

Among the arrows in the bank’s quiver is NedSnap, a robotic process automation (RPA) platform that supports Nedbank’s employees by facilitating more-effective communication and timely results. It has already saved the bank the equivalent of five full-time employees across Singapore and neighboring regions.

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 14, 2023

I get the obsession with The Shiny New Thing, but if you’re a new hire in banking or another corporate finance role, boring old PowerPoint might be your highest-ROI skill. Investment Banking PowerPoint Shortcuts: The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) The Quick Access Toolbar in Office programs lets you build shorter versions of existing shortcuts.

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Reynolds Holding

AUGUST 26, 2024

prudential bank regulators released a Joint Statement on Banks’ Arrangements With Third Parties To Deliver Bank Deposit Products and Services (Joint Statement), 1 along with a request for information on bank-fintech arrangements (RFI) issued on July 31, 2024. On July 25, 2024, the U.S. On July 25, 2024, the U.S.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Digital solutions are helping corporates manage global shifts, says Aaron Chiew, head of IBG Digital Channels for the Institutional Banking Group at DBS Bank. The first is to simplify relationship onboarding and make banking with DBS even easier. GF: How is generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) benefiting corporate banking?

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The best example of a sell-side firm is an investment bank across most industry and product groups , such as healthcare , technology , and M&A. But the compensation ceiling is higher than in sell-side roles because prop traders can use strategies that traders at banks cannot and are more lightly regulated. see below).

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Reynolds Holding

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

We have argued that bank regulators should disclose more bank information than is now required. [1] In this post, we argue that supervisors should disclose specific aspects of bank examination ratings. Though bank examinations can play a central role in promoting the stability of banks and the U.S.

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Brian DeChesare

JULY 17, 2024

If you have the option to work in finance in different parts of the world, investment banking in India should be at the bottom of your list. But the main problem is that winning a “true” front-office investment banking role in India is virtually impossible, even if you have outstanding academic credentials and work experience.

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Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Our investment banking team leverages decades of experience to manage all aspects of the transaction from marketing materials and buyer identification through due diligence and final negotiations while coordinating seamlessly with your existing advisors to achieve optimal outcomes.

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Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The truth is that when a bank is either restricted from a profit-making activity or forced to subsidize a money-losing activity, the costs are borne by either the bank's shareholders or depositors, or, in some cases, by taxpayers.

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Reynolds Holding

MAY 13, 2024

We argue that bank regulation and supervision interfere with pricing risk by creating opacity. This would make capital markets more effective in addressing future banking problems and reducing reliance on bank regulators who have arguably failed the public. Given periodic banking crises in the U.S.,

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RNC

JANUARY 14, 2025

Are you considering purchasing a property through a bank auction? Property Condition Auctioned properties are sold as-is, meaning no repairs or improvements are made by the bank. A legal expert can assist in verifying property documents, understanding auction terms, and resolving potential legal issues. first appeared on RNC.

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Global Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

Global Finance: How is innovation transforming banking in Africa? Knowles: Digital banking solutions have opened doors for millions of people who lacked access to traditional banking services. And trade finance has consistently been a fundamental component of Absa’s transactional banking services.

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Benchmark Report

JULY 22, 2022

TruePoint is an industry leader in 3D laser scanning and computer-aided design, working on projects concerning historical documentation, stadiums, theaters, power plants, construction, and architectural documentation. TruePoint provides as-built surveys, 2D CAD drawings, and 3D BIM models for buildings, plants, facilities, and sites.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Donors are responsible for maintaining proper documentation, such as bank records, receipts, or written acknowledgments from the recipient organization, to substantiate their contributions. Donations of non-cash items , such as clothing, furniture, or other goods, must meet specific IRS guidelines for valuation and documentation.

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The first thing to understand about investment banking in Hong Kong is that it’s unlikely you’ll ever be able to work in investment banking in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is still an important financial center, but banks there now focus almost exclusively on mainland China in terms of deals, clients, and new hires. Huatai Securities.

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Reynolds Holding

AUGUST 7, 2022

The Basel Principles are part of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (the BCBS or the “Basel Committee”) work of assessing how the Basel framework can address climate-related financial risks, identifying potential gaps and possible measures to address any such gaps. 6 The Basel Principles also state that “smaller banks.

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 4, 2024

Plus, Switzerland blocks documents from AT1 bondholders and Blackstone sells a high-fashion building

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RNC

JANUARY 14, 2025

Buying a property through a bank auction can be a golden opportunity to purchase real estate at a price below market value. In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about purchasing a bank auction property in India in 2024. Is It Safe to Buy Bank Auction Properties in India? But is it truly safe?

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Predicting how the words on the legislative page will play out in practice is also challenging. For example, a 2015 Supreme Court case, Yates v. 3] The Court said no: A fish is no doubt an object that is tangible; fish can be seen, caught, and handled, and a catch, as this case illustrates, is vulnerable to destruction.

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Global Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

Governments (except the US,) local businesses, investors, and banks are now in broad agreement about the need to continue moving forward, leaving the energy-intensive past behind. Minds were further focused by a series of major conferences aimed at boosting sustainability across the region and highlighting the role of banks.

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Reynolds Holding

JULY 31, 2023

On July 27, 2023, the federal banking agencies released a lengthy proposal to revise the capital rules applicable to large banks and bank holding companies. banking industry. The adequacy of the cost-benefit analysis done to date is likely to be a key point of industry comment.

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Brian DeChesare

JULY 26, 2023

But over the years, they morphed into a well-known topic and then a commonly derided topic – as many people argue that search fund experience is worthless, while others claim it’s “just as good” as working in banking or private equity. And you need early experience to get internships that convert into full-time offers at large banks.

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