SIFMA survey finds U.S. industry economists expect Federal Open Market Committee to hit pause
Efficient portfolio management costs continue to worry regulators
Rating agency says strategic partnership has attractive benefits for all players
U.S. sovereign rating remains under review amid concerns over political strife
Chief justice finds motion is premature, directs receiver to address distribution issues
New agent allegedly split commissions with ex-agent, churned those clients
Supervisory action to boost banks' capital, liquidity would aid creditors, depositors
Agents benefit from independent contractor status, undermining proposed lawsuit seeking employment benefits
Credit provisions, rising capital, liquidity, expenses blunt banks' results
Low collection rates and potentially high administration costs raise concern