Tag: bankruptcy

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What's wrong with the new finance industry regulations

David Childs, global managing partner of international law firm Clifford Chance, gives his views on the impact of new regulations on the banking industry.

By Lara Wozniak | 7 October 2010

Corporate

Japan Airlines decides to stay with Oneworld

Sticking with American Airlines in Oneworld could be a stop-gap move for Japan Airlines while it seeks financial stability.

By Edward Russell | 10 February 2010

Business Moves

Japan Airlines bankruptcy is good for Japan

Japan Airlines’ slide into bankruptcy may be one of the country’s worst kept secrets, but it affirms the DPJ’s pro-free market stance.

By Edward Russell | 20 January 2010

Structured Products

Court says Lehman derivatives contracts are unenforceable

A Lehman ruling creates a discrepancy in enforceability between US and non-US bankruptcy courts.

By Nick Ferguson | 24 September 2009

People Moves

Lowy exits Deutsche Bank

Michel Lowy is likely to set up his own business after resigning as head of Deutsche Bank's distressed debt team in Asia.

By Rupert Walker | 1 April 2009

Debt

Asia prepares for corporate restructuring

Law firm Milbank warns that creditors must prepare for a massive wave of company debt workouts.

By Rupert Walker | 26 March 2009

Debt

Asia Aluminum bond tender at risk of rejection

Bondholders are unhappy with the offer, while the chairman stresses that it is the only way to prevent liquidation.

By Anette Jönsson | 2 March 2009

View Point

The likely road ahead for US automakers

In this Op-Ed piece, Professor Ed Altman advocates bankruptcy protection for GM and Chrysler – but with continued government assistance.

By The Editors | 19 February 2009

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Bond default rates to get worse, says Altman

Professor Ed Altman, one of the world's leading experts on distressed debt and credit risk analysis, warns that buyers should wait until corporate bond defaults peak in late ...

By Rupert Walker | 2 February 2009

Business Moves

Rivals circle Lehman in Asia

The chance of finding a buyer for the firm's Asian business appears slim after Barclays grabs the US operations and competitors start to woo key staff and clients in the region.

By Anette Jönsson | 18 September 2008

View Point

Lehman throws in the towel, leaving peers to weather storm

One of the most dramatic weekends on Wall Street sees Lehman Brothers file for bankruptcy, while Bank of America takes over Merrill Lynch.

By Anette Jönsson | 16 September 2008

View Point

Jury is out on China’s new bankruptcy law

China's new insolvency laws may open up a new landscape for investors such as distressed-asset hedge funds.

By Simon Osborne | 8 June 2007

View Point

Latest China bankruptcy law enhances creditor rights

But practitioners say the problem of conflicting authorities has not been resolved.

By Dan Slater | 17 November 2006

Pensions & Insurance

Boediono dismisses Prudential bankruptcy case

Prudential bankruptcy decision "silly", says Indonesian Finance Minister Boediono.

By Nick Lord | 29 April 2004

View Point

New regulations try to plug the gaps in China's bankruptcy law

The bankruptcy process in China is deeply flawed. A new law is needed, but going by the latest tinkerings, it could be years.

By Dan Slater | 19 September 2002

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