Bates Research | 06-06-14
Bates Group, via our strong connections to the island, has been hearing rumors of a government strike for the last several weeks. Since May 21, more than 20 leaders of various workers’ syndicates representing government employees have made it known that they are planning an island-wide work stoppage to protest the government's proposed Fiscal Sustainability Law.
DetailBates Research | 05-30-14
The second estimate of U.S. GDP showed the economy contracting in the first quarter for the first time in three years. In the quarter, gross domestic product declined at a 1.0% annual rate.
DetailBates Research | 05-23-14
As we enter the summer months of 2014, following a five year bull market in equities, the quest by professional investment managers and individual investors for yield and returns continues...
DetailBates Research | 05-16-14
In the last month, the SEC's Enforcement division had substantial activity on seven civil actions and one criminal action related to investment fund fraud.
DetailBates Research | 05-09-14
FINRA announced a $5 million fine against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney this week related to its retail IPO sales practices. The internal issues arose as a result of Morgan Stanley's completion of its $9.4 billion acquisition of Smith Barney from Citigroup last year, after a four-year buyout process.
DetailBates Research | 05-02-14
This week, Puerto Rico unveiled its first budget in twenty years that did not include borrowing. The balanced budget was announced by Governor Padilla in conjunction with a roadmap for Puerto Rico's future through 2018.
DetailBates Research | 04-25-14
Law firm Norton Rose Fulbright recently released their 10th annual survey of corporate litigation trends.
DetailBates Research | 04-18-14
This past Wednesday, Bank of America made headlines when it dramatically missed analysts' expectations for its first quarter earnings - the consensus was a profit of $833 million, the bank reported a loss of $276 million.
DetailBates Research | 04-10-14
Puerto Rico made headlines again this week when it confirmed the hiring of noted debt restructuring firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton.
DetailBates Research | 04-04-14
Last week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that it had reached a settlement with Bank of America over mortgages the bank sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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