Worldwide: Finance and Banking

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed House Bill 2999 into law, establishing a new State Affordability Infrastructure District (SAID) framework that enables developers...

During the 2026 ACORE Finance Forum, McDermott’s co-head of Energy & Project Finance, Ed Zaelke, moderated a panel on “Making Markets: Sources of Capital to Meet the Challenge” with Alain Halimi of Nomura...

The Global Infrastructure Investor Association has released its P3 Report Card, grading all 50 U.S. states on their readiness to leverage public-private partnerships for infrastructure development.

The SEC rescinded Rule 202.5(e), which had codified the SEC rule requiring settling parties to agree that they would not publicly deny the SEC’s allegations. The change brings the SEC in line with the majority of federal agencies, including the CFTC which announced a similar change in early June. New language reflecting the change is already appearing in SEC orders.

The Coalition for Modern Retirement Solutions submitted a comprehensive comment letter to the Department of Labor regarding proposed fiduciary duties in selecting retirement plan investments. The letter advocates for an asset-neutral, process-based approach while providing detailed recommendations to protect plan fiduciaries from hindsight-driven litigation and enable broader investment options for participants.

As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented demand for data centers, power availability has emerged as the critical bottleneck constraining asset value and investment returns.

The fund finance ecosystem is undergoing a transformative shift. What was once a predominantly bank-dominated market has matured into a sophisticated, multichannel landscape.

Large family offices and institutional investors are increasingly turning to NAV loans as a portfolio management tool for their alternatives holdings.

Florida's startup ecosystem depends on more than capital – it needs angel investors who can move quickly, share experience and help founders avoid mistakes early.

Transferring residential property to a limited liability company involves more than simple paperwork and requires careful consideration of multiple legal and financial implications.

Congress has passed legislation to reauthorize partial claims with VA-guaranteed home loans, providing relief options for veterans facing foreclosure. The VA has announced implementation timelines for servicers to integrate this program into their systems, with the program opening for submissions in mid-2026.

You have found a business you want to buy. The seller has an existing SBA loan with a solid interest rate, and the idea of simply stepping into their shoes — taking over the loan along with the business — sounds...