Of Interest

Quickbridge 2019 Small Business Outlook Survey Shows High Optimism

A survey by QuickBridge showed that 83% of business owners expect their business sales to increase over the next year. read more

JAN 18, 2019 - 6:40 am

VC Funds Raised $55.5B — Most Since Dot-Com Era

Bloomberg reported that venture capital funds raised $55.5 billion from investors in 2018, the most since the dot-com era. read more

JAN 14, 2019 - 6:55 am

MB Business Capital Provides $20MM Revolving LoC to IT Equipment Co

MB Business Capital Canada funded a $20 million senior revolving credit facility for CDI Computer Dealers, a refurbisher and remarketer of enterprise-grade IT equipment to educational institutions. read more

JAN 14, 2019 - 6:40 am

Fitch Ratings Launches ESG Relevance Scores to Show ESG Impact on Credit

Fitch Ratings announced the launch of a new integrated scoring system that shows how environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors impact individual credit rating decisions. read more

JAN 8, 2019 - 6:25 am

JPMorgan to Pay $135MM+ to Settle SEC Charges

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that JPMorgan Chase Bank will pay more than $135 million to settle charges of improper handling of “pre-released” American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). read more

DEC 28, 2018 - 6:55 am

AgEagle Signs Specialty Crop Producer to Drone Leasing Program

AgEagle Aerial Systems signed a significant specialty crop producer, packager and supplier in North America to its new sustainability platform and drone leasing program for the 2019 crop season. read more

DEC 28, 2018 - 6:45 am

WSJ Live Call Will Delve “Inside the Decline of GE”

In a follow up to its in-depth article, “GE Powered the American Century—Then It Burned Out,” the Wall Street Journal will hold a live call today with the journalists behind the story. read more

DEC 18, 2018 - 6:55 am

Mediaplanet and NYSE President Empower Women in Financial Services

Mediaplanet’s “Women in Finance” campaign found within USA TODAY and online, helps shed light on a male-dominated profession and why women need more options. read more

DEC 14, 2018 - 6:35 am

Siemens Mobility Awarded €650MM Contract from VIA Rail Canada

Siemens was awarded a €650 million contract in Canada to design and build the next generation of VIA Rail Canada’s trainsets. read more

DEC 14, 2018 - 6:30 am

Police Search Deutsche Board’s Offices on Money Laundering Allegations

Reuters reported that police searched the offices of all Deutsche Bank board members in connection with allegations linked to the Panama Papers. read more

DEC 3, 2018 - 6:50 am

Senators Propose Changes to Chapter 11 for Small Businesses

The Wall Street Journal reported that two senators have proposed changes to Chapter 11 filings for small businesses with debt of $2.5 million or less, which could expedite the process at a lower cost. read more

NOV 30, 2018 - 6:50 am

FDIC: Banks Meet Deposit Insurance Fund Reserve Ratio Ahead of Schedule

The FDIC announced that the Deposit Insurance Fund Reserve Ratio has reached 1.36%, exceeding the statutorily required minimum reserve ratio of 1.35% ahead of the September 30, 2020, deadline. read more

NOV 30, 2018 - 6:35 am

National Bank Leads $300MM Revolver for NACG

National Bank Financial led a banking syndicate on an upsized $300 million revolving credit agreement for North American Construction Group. read more

NOV 26, 2018 - 6:35 am

Trinity to Repurchase $350MM of Common Stock in JPMorgan-Led Program

Trinity Industries entered into an accelerated share repurchase program with JPMorgan Chase Bank to repurchase $350 million of its common stock. read more

NOV 19, 2018 - 6:45 am

Citibank to Pay More Than $38MM for Improper Handling of ADRs

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Citibank has agreed to pay $38.7 million to settle charges of improper handling of “pre-released” American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). read more

NOV 8, 2018 - 6:55 am