Fiscal, monetary policy tends to ease, uncertainty rises in election years
FCA alleged analyst traded on information about pending merger deals
Trio traded on inside information about pending mergers and acquisitions
The company's underwriters were dropped from the proposed class action
High valuations curb return potential despite strong economic growth
Banker tipped pal with inside info on potential M&A deals
Weak deal activity, syndicated lending drive drop in bankers' fees
Through three quarters, equity issuance is up 8% and debt rose 2%, Refinitiv reports
SEC, SDNY file securities fraud and conspiracy charges
Issuance weakest since 1995 as IPOs, structured products and preferred issues were all scarce