Prompted by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 10, 2023, depositor fear has spread to thousands of other regional and community banks across the nation, despite extraordinary measures taken by the federal government to stabilize the U.S. banking system. Should additional Continue Reading
State of Play: Crypto Regulations in the Wake of the FTX Collapse
The course of regulatory reform in the U.S. related to digital assets is likely about to change as a result of the allegations against Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX affiliated entities in bankruptcy. Prior to FTX’s bankruptcy, and with Bankman’s support, the industry was gaining traction in promoting Continue Reading
Reuters Legal News | Repurchase Agreement Redux: Mortgage Loan Originator Bankruptcies Are Back
The reasons may be different, but mortgage loan originator bankruptcies are making headlines for the first time since the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. Climbing interest rates on top of high home values have resulted in a sharp drop in origination volume on the heels of rapid growth and Continue Reading