Understanding the GSEs' New Rep and Warrant Framework
Representations and warranties explained, key elements of the new framework, and what's next.
Winners and Losers of Department of Labor's Fiduciary Rule
End investors are the big winners; brokers not so much.
Chinese Firms Look to U.S. for Acquisitions
2016 has the highest number of announced deals with a Chinese acquirer and U.S. target to start a year.
U.S. M&A Deal and Private Equity Activity Continue to Fall in February
US M&A deal activity fell 12.6%, with 868 announcements compared to 993 in January.
Understanding Interest Rate Swap Valuation
We cover the calculation of the cash flows to the determination of market value from swap initiation to maturity.
While US IPO Market Falls to Lowest Level in 7 Years, Global IPOs Pick Up Steam
The count of US companies going public in 2015 dropped by 40% compared to 2014, and the downward trend has continued in 2016.
U.S. M&A Deal and Private Equity Activity Both Tumble in January
U.S. M&A deal activity fell 7.1% and private equity activity decreased 26.6% from December.
The FV Shuffle: Giant ETF Trades? No Problem!
For all the hype, here’s an example of an ETF working just as it should.
Do Defensive Sectors Outperform in Down Markets?
With U.S. stock indices in the red to start the year and market volatility beginning to climb, some are suggesting that investing...
The Battle for the Soul of the ETF Revolution
2015 was an outstanding year for the ETF industry. Assets are at all-time highs, and a record number of new ETFs hit the market....
Key Findings on the SEC’s August 24 Data Dump
This week, the SEC gave us a belated Christmas present. But what does it actually portend?
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