FTC unable to keep up with 'surge' in merger filings

The Federal Trade Commission said it “has been hit by a tidal wave of merger filings” and can’t complete reviews within the statutory period.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 4, 2021

Fed risks letting 'inflation genie' out of bottle: CRS

The Federal Reserve may wait too long and attempt to slow inflation after it “has become embedded in people’s expectations,” the Congressional Research Service said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 3, 2021

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Compensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle

In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.

By CFO Dive staff

SEC may require climate risk disclosures in expanded 10-Ks: Gensler

SEC Chair Gary Gensler says a company, when filing mandatory climate risk disclosures, may need to measure carbon emissions across its “value chain.”

By Jim Tyson • July 28, 2021

Companies flush with capitalization options

A heady environment for both public and private investment is on track to continue, according to a KPMG analysis.

By Robert Freedman • July 22, 2021

Companies plan bigger pay raises in 2022, survey finds

"The war for talent is pretty significant," says Adrienne Altman of Willis Towers Watson, whose survey shows companies plan to raise pay next year more than in 2021.  

By Jim Tyson • July 20, 2021

SPAC deals will rebound for remainder of 2021: EY

After a second-quarter slump, the SPAC market will rebound in the second half of 2021 as deal-makers adjust to tougher regulatory scrutiny, EY said.

By Jim Tyson • July 19, 2021

Borrowing costs drop for even riskier companies

Investors are accepting declining yields as they look for Treasury bond alternatives. 

By Robert Freedman • July 16, 2021

3 CFO tips for curbing a pandemic surge in bad debts: Gartner

Bad debt rose during the pandemic, but companies using sharper customer analysis can identify those firms that can pay and choose not to, Gartner says.

By Jim Tyson • July 9, 2021

Risk management rises to No. 1 accounting priority during pandemic: ACCA

The coronavirus has compelled accountants to focus more on risk management than ever while highlighting the need to address climate change and other hazards, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants said.

By Jim Tyson • July 8, 2021

Business loans 'especially slow' to transition from LIBOR, posing risks: FSB

U.S. securitizations and business loans need to speed the switch to LIBOR alternatives, the Financial Stability Board said, warning of financial instability.

By Jim Tyson • July 7, 2021

M&A hit record high during first half 2021: Refinitiv

Deal-making in the U.S. and worldwide rose to unprecedented highs during the first six months of 2021 as buyers took advantage of record-low interest rates, Refinitiv said.

By Jim Tyson • July 6, 2021

U.S. gains support for 15% minimum global corporate tax from 130 countries

A 15% minimum global corporate tax will discourage companies from locating headquarters in the lowest-tax nations, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

By Jim Tyson • July 2, 2021

Inflation to persist above 3% into 2022 as demand exceeds supply: Furman

Rising demand will confront supply bottlenecks and weak labor participation, fueling inflation in the months ahead, former White House economist Jason Furman said.

By Jim Tyson • July 2, 2021

Getting EBITDA and free cash flow right in credit deals

These non-standardized measures are important, but because they mean different things to different people, they should be used carefully in credit raises and other contexts. 

By Robert Freedman • June 30, 2021

Market volatility may rise on absence of clear LIBOR alternative: Fitch

A plan to wind down the use of LIBOR at the end of 2021 may lead to market instability because several reference rates are “vying” to become its successor, Fitch Ratings said.

By Jim Tyson • June 30, 2021

SPACs will rebound in wake of tougher oversight: Duff & Phelps

Stricter regulation will likely bolster investor confidence and spur a resurgence in SPACs, Duff & Phelps said.

By Jim Tyson • June 25, 2021

Gensler says alternative to LIBOR poses risk of manipulation

SEC Chair Gary Gensler warned of risks in replacing LIBOR with the Bloomberg Short Term Bank Yield Index.

By Jim Tyson • June 23, 2021

Loan default rate forecast falls as economy emerges from pandemic: Fitch

The receding pandemic and brighter prospects for some troubled sectors prompted an improved outlook for the default rate for leveraged loans, Fitch Ratings said.

By Jim Tyson • June 22, 2021

Whistleblower plan to catch corporate tax cheats gets bipartisan push

Republican and Democratic senators seek to narrow the $630 billion annual tax gap by putting teeth into the IRS whistleblower program.

By Jim Tyson • June 18, 2021

Fed forecasts higher inflation while sustaining record stimulus

Federal Reserve officials increased their forecasts for inflation while holding the benchmark rate at a record low and pushing forward with monthly bond purchases.

By Jim Tyson • June 16, 2021

LIBOR regulators warn of risks of using rates other than SOFR

Regulators urged companies to replace LIBOR with SOFR, warning that other alternative reference rates pose risks of financial instability.

By Jim Tyson • June 14, 2021

Surging inflation may herald start of long-term price trend, economists say

Long-term forces, such as aging populations and a pullback in globalization, will likely stoke inflation for decades, reversing a trend of slow price gains, economists say.

By Jim Tyson • June 10, 2021

Companies get more options in private credit market

The industry showed resilience in the pandemic by helping borrowers renegotiate loan terms.

By Robert Freedman • June 10, 2021

Regulator calls for sunsetting LIBOR in some interest rate swaps in July

A Commodity Futures Trading Commission subcommittee urges a switch in interdealer trading of interest rate swaps from LIBOR to SOFR on July 26.

By Jim Tyson • June 9, 2021

3 strategies to create a cash culture

An estimated $2.5 trillion is tied up in working capital at companies across Europe and the United States. Freeing up that cash could help CFOs reach strategic capital allocation goals.

By Peter Kingma • June 9, 2021