This paper analyses CDS and equity markets dynamics of acquiring companies, to explore whether those parties that are involved in M&A transactions are using their access to privileged bank information for private benefits. We find different effects on the CDS and equity markets, primarily...

We explore the distinguishing characteristics of firms that completed or stopped their repurchase programs. Our findings help further understanding the economic reasons why firms would stop buybacks. Based on our international sample of 818 completed and 101 stopped share repurchase programs...