A new study is shedding light on the financial challenges people in Puerto Rico face as a result of the economic turmoil they have endured since the Great Recession, NBCNews.com reported. Findings from the National Financial Capability Study published in a report released yesterday show that many adults in the U.S.
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The judge overseeing the bankruptcy of Puerto Rico’s electric utility directed the parties to reach a consensual debt-cutting deal through mediation and put a hold on most legal filings for at least 60 days to force the borrower and its creditors to focus on their negotiations, Bloomberg News reported. U.S.
A subsidiary of Spanish highway operator Abertis is considering borrowing $424 million to fund capital projects for four Puerto Rico toll roads, Bloomberg News reported. The Public Finance Authority, a Wisconsin-based issuer, approved the bond sale for Puerto Rico Toll Roads LLC, at a June 26th board meeting.
Potential changes to Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s debt-cutting plan have lost support of National Public Finance Guarantee after an appeals court expanded creditors’ allowable claims, Bloomberg News reported.
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The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico was created under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act of 2016. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the President of the United States and one ex officio member designated by the Governor of Puerto Rico. Access information on the Board, documents, videos of meetings, calendar of events and live webcasts by clicking here.