by Vy Phan | Jul 24, 2017 | Blog
Regulatory headlines and strong bank earnings dominated the headlines this past week. Interim OCC lead Ken Noreika came out in support of the FinTech charter and re-affirmed the power of the OCC to issue such charters. SEC Chair Jay Clayton shared his guiding...
by Vy Phan | Mar 6, 2017 | Blog
The SFIG Vegas conference set an attendance record this year, mirroring improved investor sentiment amidst an improving economic backdrop. Several participants drew comparisons to the 2004 environment which also featured a rising rate environment, deregulatory agenda,...
by Vy Phan | Dec 4, 2016 | Blog
The marketplace lending ecosystem experienced seminal developments this past week.On the regulatory front, the OCC introduced a framework for granting national bank charters to FinTech lenders. In the ABS market, the first rated securitization of loans (Lending Club’s...
by Vy Phan | Nov 11, 2016 | Press
Bloomberg by Charles Williams and Matt Scully (November, 11 2016) The relaxation of financial regulations following Trump’s victory would have mixed credit implications for structured finance transactions, Moody’s analysts write in research note. “Relaxing or...
by Vy Phan | Nov 9, 2016 | Press
Bloomberg by Felice Maranz (November 09, 2016) Banks, financial cos. outperform as Donald Trump win may mean lighter regulation, more spending and growth, triggering higher interest rates, and more favorable view on deals, analysts say. Trump may also help student...
