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Latest News in Asset Management

  • September 16, 2026

    Goldman Unit Funded Compass Lexecon Raid, Suit Says

    FTI Consulting Inc. and its subsidiary Compass Lexecon have asked a Maryland federal judge to add a Goldman Sachs unit to a long-running suit alleging two former Compass Lexecon employees broke away from the firm and founded a competitor that unlawfully poached clients and talent from the FTI subsidiary using capital from Goldman.

  • September 16, 2026

    State Bank Supervisor Group Issues AI Exam Framework

    The Conference of State Bank Supervisors on Wednesday unveiled a new oversight framework for artificial intelligence at financial firms, rolling out resources aimed at giving state examiners a common roadmap for reviewing how their regulated institutions are deploying the technology.

  • September 16, 2026

    1st Circ. Seems Torn Over Health Plan Surcharge For Smokers

    A First Circuit panel appeared divided Wednesday over whether a casino company is required to refund tobacco use fees after smokers on the company's health plan complete a tobacco cessation program.

  • September 16, 2026

    Troutman, Latham Lead $585M Midstream Assets Sale

    Private midstream company Silver Creek Midstream Holdings LLC, advised by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, on Wednesday revealed that it is selling its Powder River Basin crude oil midstream assets to Latham & Watkins LLP-advised Plains All American Pipeline LP and Plains GP Holdings in a deal valued at roughly $585 million.

  • September 16, 2026

    Liberty Mutual Escapes Suit Over Forfeited 401(k) Funds

    Liberty Mutual dodged a proposed class action alleging it unlawfully used forfeited 401(k) funds to benefit itself rather than covering expenses paid by plan participants, with a California federal judge finding the plan's terms required the money to be used to offset future employer contributions.

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