A new set of model bond covenants from investment associations has been opposed by European issuers. It’s easy to see why

Hopewell’s lawyers explain the significance of the first renminbi-denominated eurobond issued by a foreign corporate outside China

Belarus’s $600 million debut sovereign bond should raise the disclosure standards for the country’s corporates

Turkish bank Akbank’s $1 billion bond has avoided the usual loan participation structure. It also anticipates expected changes to tax laws

The first secured high-yield bond to be sold under the new German Bond Act has some innovative features, including the first trustee-like service

Counsel are worried that local standards are inadequate on Singapore IPOs

Listing applicants are demanding commitment letters from their Hong Kong sponsors, potentially compromising the due diligence done on IPOs

Hong Kong has criticised inadequate standards of diligence and disclosure on initial public offerings. But some argue the regulator must go further

Metito Utilities’ mezzanine capital raise is the first hybrid deal of its kind in the Middle East

Portugal has increased disclosure on short positions in listed shares. The regulator is also keen to extend disclosure to debt, but will wait for guidance from Cesr

Lawyers are split on the Basel Committee's move to include tier two regulatory capital in its reforms, but agree that conversion triggers are a more pressing concern

The industry must unite in response to Cesr's consolidated tape proposals. They contain some worrying recommendations

Foreign banks in the US will now have the same capital requirements imposed on them as those applying to domestic bank holding companies

Hong Kong has criticised inadequate standards of diligence and disclosure on initial public offerings. But some argue the regulator must go further

Basel’s proposed relaxation of liquidity and capital guidelines is good news for banks. But regulators must still provide more clarity, and be careful not to water down their original intentions too much

The UKLA has relaxed information requirements for target companies in reverse takeovers. But stricter rules on topcos mean the benefits could be outweighed

Two more high-levels speakers have been announced for IFLR’s inaugural Private Equity Forum

International Financial Law Review’s inaugural European Private Equity Forum will be an opportunity for private equity professionals to focus on the key issues affecting regulation and transactions in the industry

Australia has released new FDI guidelines. Foreign government-related entities should start building relationships with the national regulator now

Hong Kong has tabled its long-awaited competition bill. In a sop to business, the proposed law does not include a merger review regime

Greece’s situation could already constitute a credit event. What are the consequences if it does?

Six weeks after the amended rule 17g-5’s implementation and issuers are starting to shun rated deals

The disclosure requirements imposed by rule 17g-5 highlights the expanding gap between regulators’ intentions and the practical implications of their rulemaking