Governance/Regulation & Compliance

Total negative currency impact on EPS among 1,200 large public companies in North America and Europe reached $8 billion in Q3/2014.

Emboldened by swap victory in current spending bill, Wall Street considers agenda for further Dodd-Frank rollback when Republicans control the Senate.

Wall Street's win on swaps rule in federal spending bill shows resurgence of influence in Washington.

Banks would be allowed to keep derivatives in units with federal backstops, and underfunded multi-employer pensions would be allowed to reduce benefits.

Documents show companies benefited from arrangements to cut tax bills lower taxes.

Measure includes provision exempting end-users of commodity futures from margin requirements.