law

• SEC May Choose as Top Lawyer Ex-CFTC Enforcement Chief

  By Joshua Gallu and Robert Schmidt, Bloomberg  |  December 19, 2012

  Geoffrey Aronow, now a Bingham McCutchen partner, said to be leading candidate.

• SEC Schapiro’s Exit May Stall Dodd-Frank Rules

  By Jesse Hamilton, Bloomberg  |  December 12, 2012

  Even split between Democratic, GOP commissioners could strand dozens of regulations.

• Deutsche Bank Accused of Hiding Securities Losses

  By Nicholas Comfort, Bloomberg  |  December 6, 2012

  Former employee tells SEC the bank misrepresented portfolio’s value from 2007 to 2010.

• SEC Accuses Big Four Chinese Affiliates of Blocking Probes

  By Joshua Gallu and Eleni Himaras, Bloomberg  |  December 4, 2012

  Agency pressures auditors of China-based companies being investigated for fraud.

• AMR Bondholders Urges Board Changes

  By Mary Schlangenstein, Bloomberg  |  November 29, 2012

  Group says its support for a standalone airline post-bankruptcy depends on new directors.

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  30 Under 40 Slideshow, Part II

  November 28, 2012

  30 outstanding corporate finance executives under the age of 40. (Colleen Ostrowski of ITT)

• China Hack Attack Drives California Firm to Brink

  By Michael Riley, Bloomberg  |  November 28, 2012

  Software maker Solid Oak endures three years of cyber harassment.

• Fed May Require Foreign Banks to Boost Capital in U.S.

  By Yalman Onaran and Bradley Keoun, Bloomberg  |  November 28, 2012

  Fed standards may force non-U.S. banks to house businesses in U.S. holding company.

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  Minimizing M&A Risks

  By Dave Lindorff  |  November 14, 2012

  Transactional insurance sees a surge in demand, particularly for midsize transactions, Marsh reports.

• Lower Manhattan Quiet as Sandy Shuts Skyscrapers

  By Oshrat Carmiel and David M. Levitt  |  November 12, 2012

  Almost a third of office space in Lower Manhattan is still out of operation.