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Posted on in Business Organizations/Capital Markets/Public Policy/Volume X

The Global ESG Disclosure Shift: Diverging Regulatory Models and Asia’s Emerging Framework

By Stella Zhang Introduction Over the past decade, Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) disclosure has shifted from a largely voluntary practice into an increasingly structured piece of financial regulation.[1] What used to be seen as corporate social responsibility has gradually become part of formal disclosure rules, requiring companies to explain how sustainability risks and governance… Keep Reading

Posted on in Capital Markets/Cryptocurrency/Investment/Volume VIII

The Ripple Effect: From ICO to IOC

By Cameron Dale INTRODUCTION Capital markets have witnessed the emergence of a new asset class—digital assets—driven by financial innovation. These assets, including cryptocurrencies, crypto-assets, and digital tokens, represent monetary value in digital form. Certain digital assets are subject to securities regulations based on its economic substance despite the variety of terms used to describe them.[1]… Keep Reading

Posted on in Capital Markets/Finance/Government/M&A/Volume VII

Interest Rates and their Effect on Mergers and Acquisitions

By Simon Lockard Introduction: Interest rates play a large part in the frequency and negotiation leverage of M&A deals. In this paper, I will discuss what interest rates are, who determines them, how they are determined, and the justifications for lowering or increasing interest rates. Then, I will discuss the period between 2020 and 2024,… Keep Reading

Posted on in Business Organizations/Capital Markets/M&A/Volume VI

An Examination of The Proposed Kroger and Albertsons Merger, Its Potential Effects on the Economy, and Its Regulatory Battle With the FTC

By Simon Lockard Introduction: On October 14, 2022, Kroger and Albertsons announced their plan for a $24.6 billion merger to consolidate the two largest traditional grocery store corporations in the United States.[1]  Kroger and Albertsons claim they must merge to remain competitive against Walmart and Amazon in the grocery space.[2]  The proposed merger would create a corporation… Keep Reading

Posted on in Business Organizations/Capital Markets/Investment/Public Policy/Social Media/Technology/Trade/Volume V

Corporate Governance and Twitter’s Demise: The Revlon Rule in Focus

By Sharifa Hurt I. Introduction The legal rules of corporate governance are necessarily in place to discourage corporate greed and corruption. The situation in which corporate actors operate in self-interest at the cost of their shareholders’ demise is hardly an uncommon circumstance, and often has devastating outcomes. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, defrauded investors out of… Keep Reading

Posted on in Business Organizations/Capital Markets/Finance/Investment/Public Policy/Social Media/Volume V

M&A: Twitter and Elon Musk

By Lauren Dickstein I.          Introduction: About M&A Mergers and acquisitions, commonly known as M&A, refers to the process of combining different companies through buying and selling.[1] While M&A transactions take place in various forms or “deal structures,” they all involve the transfer of ownership of part or all of a business.[2] For example, a company… Keep Reading

Posted on in Capital Markets/Government/Investment/Public Policy/Volume V

Agency Activism: The SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosure Proposal

By Steven Moore In March of 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new climate-related disclosure requirements for public companies listed in the United States. This new regulatory scheme would compel public companies to provide certain climate-related financial data and greenhouse gas emission insights in public disclosure filings. While applauded by climate-conscious activists and… Keep Reading

Posted on in Capital Markets/Finance/Investment/Public Policy/Social Media/Technology/Volume III

The Effects of the GameStop Market Disruption

by Marquis Cardwell The GameStop market disruption has exposed the strength of self-directed investors and the power of online forums, which will force investment institutions to adapt their strategies to the rapidly growing market forces. This market disruption was spurred by r/wallstreetbets, a Reddit forum that actively targets stocks that have a possibility of exploiting… Keep Reading

Posted on in Capital Markets/Government/Public Policy/Technology/Trade/Volume III

Wind Energy ETFs and REITs for the Win(D)

By Lindsey Sporrer Introduction The United States is on track to realize the current administration’s goal of having 100% green electricity power the nation’s grid by 2035 and the more-ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.[1]  Of the ways to achieve this green electricity goal including solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, eligible biomass, and low-impact small… Keep Reading

Posted on in Business Organizations/Capital Markets/Technology/Volume II

The AT&T and Time Warner Merger: A Microcosm of a Changing M&A Industry

By Conner Morris An Introduction to the AT&T and Time Warner Merger and the DOJ Appeal  On June 12, 2018, a federal judge approved AT&T and Time Warner’s $85 billion merger, one of the largest mergers in the media and telecom industry history.[1] The merger will combine Time Warner’s content (HBO, CNN, Warner Bros, etc.)… Keep Reading

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