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CRE Lending Slows

Bank shares rose for a third week, although rates were slower than in previous weeks. Regional bank shares rose by 1.5%, while the largest banks gained a collective 1.9% for the week. Among the largest banks, Bank of America stood out with a 4.3% weekly gain. Higher interest rates are helping to propel bank shares as the 10-year Treasury yield picked up 4 basis points to end the week at 2.372%. The Fed is anticipated to raise rates at its next meeting in...

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Christopher Austin Discusses Whether Potential Snap IPO Could Boost Market

Christopher Austin, a partner in Orrick’s Capital Markets practice, recently spoke with Law360 regarding whether a potential initial public offering from Snapchat app maker Snap Inc. could help boost the flagging tech IPO market A potential initial public offering from Snap Inc. is shaping up to be an important bellwether that could shed light on the public prospects for highly capitalized, venture-backed technology startups that are staying private longer nowadays, experts say, though many variables remain. Buzz about an IPO...

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Clean Energy for All Europeans – unlocking Europe’s growth potential

The European Commission today presents a package of measures to keep the European Union competitive as the clean energy transition is changing the global energy markets. The Commission wants the EU to lead the clean energy transition, not only adapt to it. For this reason the EU has committed to cut CO2 emissions by at least 40% by 2030 while modernising the EU's economy and delivering on jobs and growth for all European citizens. Today's proposals have three main goals:...

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European Defence Action Plan: Towards a European Defence Fund

The European Commission proposes a European Defence Fund and other actions to support Member States' more efficient spending in joint defence capabilities, strengthen European citizens' security and foster a competitive and innovative industrial base. The European Commission proposes a European Defence Fund and other actions to support Member States' more efficient spending in joint defence capabilities, strengthen European citizens' security and foster a competitive and innovative industrial base. In his 2016 State of the Union speech, President Jean-Claude Juncker highlighted the...

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Pitch NY Event to Promote Diverse Voices in the Entertainment Industry

Event Connects Aspiring Filmmakers, Producers and Writers with Industry Leaders for Advice and Resources Students Participate in Statewide Marketing Competition to Highlight New York's Social Justice Leadership Event Photos Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced Pitch NY, a workshop to provide aspiring filmmakers, producers and writers from across New York with resources and advice and connect with industry leaders to advance their careers. The event, hosted by the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development and NBCUniversal Studios in...

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Governor Cuomo Hosts Regional Sustainable Development & Collaborative Governance Conference in Schenectady

HUD Secretary Julián Castro, Community Development Experts, Local Elected Officials and Business Leaders Share Economic Growth Strategies in the Capital Region Handbook for Local Governments and Nonprofits Serves as One-Stop-Shop Resource For State Grants And Programs – Available at: www.ny.gov/growth Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the success of the state’s eighth regional sustainability conference, which brought together United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, community development experts, local elected officials and business leaders to share successful...

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Strengthening Europe’s financial system and protecting taxpayers

The Commission proposes new EU rules for the recovery and resolution of Central Counterparties (CCPs) which are critical in managing risks throughout the financial system. Emphasis is given to preparation and prevention, early intervention and resolution. The European Commission has today proposed new rules to ensure that systemic market infrastructures in the financial system, known as Central Counterparties (CCPs), can further increase stability in financial markets. A Central Counterparty acts as the intermediary to both sides of a transaction in a...

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Investment Plan for Europe: evaluations give evidence to support its reinforcement

Commission takes on board findings of three evaluations, in line with its proposal to reinforce and expand the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the core of the Investment Plan for Europe. The Investment Plan for Europe has already proven useful in encouraging a sustainable increase in investment across Member States. Given the concrete results achieved since the Commission unveiled the Investment Plan two years ago, President Jean-Claude Juncker presented a proposal in his State of the Union address of...

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The Venture Capital Board Member’s Survival Guide: Handling Conflicts Effectively While Wearing Two Hats

The Venture Capital Board Member's Survival Guide: Handling Conflicts Effectively While Wearing Two Hats Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati partners Steve Bochner and Amy Simmerman have published an article in the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law on conflicts of interest under Delaware law in the private-company context. The article, which provides a practical guide on how to handle such conflicts, is an especially important read for venture funds and designees of funds serving on boards of directors. Click here to read...

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Barclays sells Asia wealth unit at cut price

Barclays completes sale of its wealth and investment management business in Singapore and Hong Kong to Bank of Singapore. Barclays plc completed the sale of its wealth and investment management business in Singapore and Hong Kong to Bank of Singapore Ltd Monday for almost a third less than expected as it continues to shed its non-core assets. The buyer, a wholly-owned private banking subsidiary of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd, paid $225 million for the unit that has assets under management of...

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